Solutions and Their Properties in Chemistry

Questions and Answers

What is an example of a homogeneous mixture?

Suspension

Colloid

Solution (correct)

Emulsion

What are the two parts of a solution?

Solute and solvent

What is the solute?

What is being dissolved; present in the smaller amount

What is the solvent?

What is doing the dissolving; present in the larger amount Signup and view all the answers

How does water move in relation to concentration?

From a higher to lower concentration Signup and view all the answers

What defines a hypotonic solution?

A solution with a lower concentration of solute than inside the cell Signup and view all the answers

What happens to a cell in a hypotonic solution?

Water moves into the cell; the cell swells and may burst Signup and view all the answers

What defines a hypertonic solution?

A solution with a higher concentration of solute than outside the cell Signup and view all the answers

What happens to a cell in a hypertonic solution?

Water moves out of the cell; the cell shrivels Signup and view all the answers

What defines an isotonic solution?

A solution with a concentration of solute equal to that inside the cell Signup and view all the answers

What happens to a cell in an isotonic solution?

Water moves in and out at equal rates; the cell maintains the same volume Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Solutions Overview

A solution is a homogeneous mixture where all parts are uniform and indistinguishable components.
Solutions consist of two main parts: solute and solvent.

Components of Solutions

Solute: The substance being dissolved, typically found in a smaller amount compared to the solvent.
Solvent: The medium that dissolves the solute, usually present in a larger amount; water is known as the universal solvent.

Movement of Water in Solutions

Water naturally moves from areas of higher solute concentration to areas of lower solute concentration.

Types of Solutions

Hypotonic Solution:
- Defined as having a lower concentration of solute compared to the inside of the cell.
- Causes water to move INTO the cell, leading to swelling and potential bursting.
Hypertonic Solution:
- Defined as having a higher concentration of solute than inside the cell.
- Causes water to move OUT of the cell, resulting in cell shriveling.
Isotonic Solution:
- Defined as having equal concentrations of solute inside and outside the cell.
- Results in water moving in and out of the cell at equal rates, maintaining a consistent cell volume.

Description

Explore the fundamentals of solutions in this quiz, including the definitions of solute and solvent, and the movement of water in different types of solutions. You will learn about hypotonic and hypertonic solutions and their effects on cells. Test your knowledge of this essential chemistry topic.