Saturated Solutions in Chemistry

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What does molarity measure?

  • Volume of the solvent in a solution
  • Amount of a substance dissolved in a solution (correct)
  • Mass of the solvent in a solution
  • Density of the solvent in a solution

In a solution, which component is the solute?

  • The substance that is dissolved (correct)
  • The substance dissolved in another substance
  • The substance that affects the color of the solution
  • The substance that acts as the solvent

What is the unit of measurement for solute concentration?

  • Moles of solute per liter of solution (correct)
  • Grams of solvent per liter of solution
  • Moles of solvent per gram of solution
  • Liters of solute per gram of solution

Why do chemists use molar units when working with chemical reactions?

<p>To standardize the basis for quantifying the number of particles in a reaction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Avogadro's number represent?

<p>The number of atoms in a mole (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the dissolution rate of gases when the pressure is increased?

<p>Increases (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following substances is considered an electrolyte?

<p>Sodium chloride (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes strong electrolytes from weak electrolytes?

<p>Strong electrolytes completely dissociate into ions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which type of solution does the solute amount fall below the solubility curve?

<p>Unsaturated solution (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factor can influence the ease of the dissolution of a solute into a solvent?

<p>Particle size (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the percent yield formula?

<p>Actual yield / Theoretical yield (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the empirical formula of a compound determined using percent composition?

<p>By calculating the ratio of moles of individual elements (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an anhydrate?

<p>A hydrate where water has been removed. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does dissolution only occur when the solvent and solute have similar polarities?

<p>&quot;Like dissolves like&quot; principle. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does an increase in temperature affect the rate of dissolution?

<p>It increases the rate of dissolution due to higher kinetic energy. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of compounds are salts composed of?

<p>Ionic compounds (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is molarity (M) defined?

<p>Moles of solute per liters of solution (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which property describes the tendency of solvent molecules to escape into the gas phase in a solution?

<p>Vapor pressure (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a salt solubility table in predicting reactions?

<p>To predict if a precipitate will form when two solutions are mixed (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is molality (m) expressed?

<p>Moles of solute per kilogram of solvent (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the four variables needed to define the physical state of a gas?

<p>Temperature, pressure, volume, moles (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At standard temperature and pressure (STP), how many liters does one mole of any gas occupy?

<p>22.4 liters (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What determines the amount of excess reactant that will be consumed in a chemical reaction?

<p>The limiting reactant (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can you determine the product generated in a chemical reaction?

<p>By equating the moles of the limiting reactant and product (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the molar mass represent in chemistry?

<p>The grams of the atom per one mole of that atom (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key component of an Arrhenius acid when dissolved in water?

<p>Hydronium ions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a property of Arrhenius bases?

<p>Feels slippery to the touch (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must be present for a substance to be classified as an Arrhenius acid?

<p>Hydrogen ions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a decomposition reaction involving a binary compound, what are the expected products?

<p>Elements in the reactant (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a saturated solution contain?

<p>Maximum concentration of solute (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Lewis, an acid is a substance that _______________.

<p>accepts an electron pair to form a covalent bond (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which scientist's definition of acids and bases does not account for substances that do not contain hydrogen?

<p>Bronsted and Lowry (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main limitation of the first scientist's definition of acids in the text?

<p>It requires the substance to be dissolved in water (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Bronsted and Lowry, what characterizes an acid?

<p>Donates a proton (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of substances do Bronsted and Lowry's definitions not consider?

<p>Substances without hydrogen (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What makes Lewis' definition unique compared to the other definitions mentioned?

<p>Accounts for substances without hydrogen (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which scientist's definition allows for a broader range of substances to be classified as acids?

<p>Lewis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key limitation of Bronsted and Lowry's definitions of acids and bases?

<p>Doesn't consider substances without hydrogen (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Lewis' definition from the other scientists' definitions?

<p>Includes substances without hydrogen (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of defining acids does Lewis focus on compared to Bronsted and Lowry?

<p>The role of electrons in forming covalent bonds (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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