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Which characteristic defines a solution?
Which characteristic defines a solution?
- Non-uniform distribution of parts.
- Homogeneous mixture of substances. (correct)
- Components settle over time.
- Heterogeneous mixture of substances.
What distinguishes a solution from a suspension?
What distinguishes a solution from a suspension?
- Solutions are heterogeneous, while suspensions are homogeneous.
- Solutions contain only one solute, while suspensions contain multiple solutes.
- Solutions maintain a uniform mixture indefinitely, while suspensions eventually settle. (correct)
- Solutions separate into distinct layers, while suspensions remain uniform.
In a solution, what is the role of the solute?
In a solution, what is the role of the solute?
- The substance in which another is dissolved.
- The substance being dissolved. (correct)
- The substance that dissolves another.
- The substance present in the greatest amount.
Which of the following statements accurately describes the components of a solution?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the components of a solution?
Which is an example of a liquid solute dissolving in a liquid solvent?
Which is an example of a liquid solute dissolving in a liquid solvent?
What defines an aqueous solution?
What defines an aqueous solution?
Which of the following is NOT a liquid solution?
Which of the following is NOT a liquid solution?
Which of the following is an example of a gaseous solution?
Which of the following is an example of a gaseous solution?
What is an alloy?
What is an alloy?
What is a key characteristic of alloys that makes them useful?
What is a key characteristic of alloys that makes them useful?
Which of the following is an example of an alloy?
Which of the following is an example of an alloy?
Steel is an alloy consisting primarily of iron and what other element?
Steel is an alloy consisting primarily of iron and what other element?
Which of the following best describes a homogeneous mixture?
Which of the following best describes a homogeneous mixture?
Why is air considered a solution rather than a compound or a heterogeneous mixture?
Why is air considered a solution rather than a compound or a heterogeneous mixture?
Which of the following is least likely to be an aqueous solution?
Which of the following is least likely to be an aqueous solution?
Increasing the amount of solute in a solution will affect which property?
Increasing the amount of solute in a solution will affect which property?
Which type of solution is most likely to showcase the Tyndall effect?
Which type of solution is most likely to showcase the Tyndall effect?
How might the properties of steel differ if a larger proportion of carbon is added during its production?
How might the properties of steel differ if a larger proportion of carbon is added during its production?
Which process best describes how an alloy like solder (typically tin and lead) is formed?
Which process best describes how an alloy like solder (typically tin and lead) is formed?
If a chemist mixes two clear liquids and the resulting solution becomes cloudy, it suggests that the new mixture is likely a:
If a chemist mixes two clear liquids and the resulting solution becomes cloudy, it suggests that the new mixture is likely a:
Air is considered a solution, but under what conditions would air most closely resemble a suspension?
Air is considered a solution, but under what conditions would air most closely resemble a suspension?
Considering a scenario where a solid is dissolved in a liquid to form a solution, what would happen to the freezing point of the liquid?
Considering a scenario where a solid is dissolved in a liquid to form a solution, what would happen to the freezing point of the liquid?
If a gas is dissolved in a liquid, like carbon dioxide in soda, what condition would increase the solubility of the gas?
If a gas is dissolved in a liquid, like carbon dioxide in soda, what condition would increase the solubility of the gas?
Which of the following factors does NOT affect the rate at which a solid solute dissolves in a liquid solvent?
Which of the following factors does NOT affect the rate at which a solid solute dissolves in a liquid solvent?
In what scenario could a solution potentially exist in a supersaturated state?
In what scenario could a solution potentially exist in a supersaturated state?
How does the addition of salt to icy roads help to melt the ice?
How does the addition of salt to icy roads help to melt the ice?
Which of the following is true of a solution at equilibrium?
Which of the following is true of a solution at equilibrium?
Which method would be most effective for separating the components of a homogeneous solution composed of a solid dissolved in a liquid?
Which method would be most effective for separating the components of a homogeneous solution composed of a solid dissolved in a liquid?
If a solution is described as 'concentrated,' what does this indicate about the relative amounts of solute and solvent?
If a solution is described as 'concentrated,' what does this indicate about the relative amounts of solute and solvent?
Which of the following metals is most likely added to steel to increase its resistance to corrosion (i.e., make it 'stainless')?
Which of the following metals is most likely added to steel to increase its resistance to corrosion (i.e., make it 'stainless')?
Given two aqueous solutions, one containing sugar and the other salt, with both having the same molar concentration, which solution would exhibit a greater elevation in boiling point?
Given two aqueous solutions, one containing sugar and the other salt, with both having the same molar concentration, which solution would exhibit a greater elevation in boiling point?
A scientist discovers a new metallic alloy that is significantly lighter and stronger than existing alloys but combusts spontaneously in air. What modification would most likely prevent this combustion while maintaining the alloy's desirable properties?
A scientist discovers a new metallic alloy that is significantly lighter and stronger than existing alloys but combusts spontaneously in air. What modification would most likely prevent this combustion while maintaining the alloy's desirable properties?
Consider a scenario where you are tasked with quickly determining whether an unknown clear liquid is a true solution or a colloid. Without using sophisticated lab equipment, which simple test would provide the most reliable indication?
Consider a scenario where you are tasked with quickly determining whether an unknown clear liquid is a true solution or a colloid. Without using sophisticated lab equipment, which simple test would provide the most reliable indication?
A materials scientist is tasked with creating a new type of high-strength steel alloy. They are considering adding either element X, which increases tensile strength but reduces ductility, or element Y, which increases ductility but reduces tensile strength. For an application requiring both high strength and the ability to deform without fracturing, what strategy would be most effective?
A materials scientist is tasked with creating a new type of high-strength steel alloy. They are considering adding either element X, which increases tensile strength but reduces ductility, or element Y, which increases ductility but reduces tensile strength. For an application requiring both high strength and the ability to deform without fracturing, what strategy would be most effective?
Suppose you have two solutions: Solution A is a true solution of sodium chloride (NaCl) in water, and Solution B is a stable colloidal dispersion of silver nanoparticles in water. If a high-intensity laser beam is passed through both solutions, which of the following observations would best differentiate the two?
Suppose you have two solutions: Solution A is a true solution of sodium chloride (NaCl) in water, and Solution B is a stable colloidal dispersion of silver nanoparticles in water. If a high-intensity laser beam is passed through both solutions, which of the following observations would best differentiate the two?
Imagine a scenario where a team is creating a specialized high-performance alloy for aerospace applications that must withstand extreme temperatures and pressures. They discover that adding element Z significantly enhances the alloy's ability to withstand heat but also makes it extremely brittle and prone to catastrophic failure under stress. To mitigate this issue and retain the heat resistance, which of the following advanced strategies would be most effective?
Imagine a scenario where a team is creating a specialized high-performance alloy for aerospace applications that must withstand extreme temperatures and pressures. They discover that adding element Z significantly enhances the alloy's ability to withstand heat but also makes it extremely brittle and prone to catastrophic failure under stress. To mitigate this issue and retain the heat resistance, which of the following advanced strategies would be most effective?
What environmental factor does NOT directly contribute to the threat faced by coral reefs, as highlighted in the introduction?
What environmental factor does NOT directly contribute to the threat faced by coral reefs, as highlighted in the introduction?
Why are coral reefs particularly sensitive to oceanic acidification?
Why are coral reefs particularly sensitive to oceanic acidification?
What primarily defines colloids?
What primarily defines colloids?
Which of the following is the most accurate description of the solvent in a solution?
Which of the following is the most accurate description of the solvent in a solution?
In the context of solutions, what is a solute?
In the context of solutions, what is a solute?
What does the subscript "aq" signify in a chemical equation representing dissolution?
What does the subscript "aq" signify in a chemical equation representing dissolution?
Why do sucrose molecules remain dispersed in an aqueous solution?
Why do sucrose molecules remain dispersed in an aqueous solution?
Considering the dissolution of potassium dichromate in water, what are the resulting solutes?
Considering the dissolution of potassium dichromate in water, what are the resulting solutes?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the nature of alloys, according to the text?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the nature of alloys, according to the text?
Based on the provided text, what makes air a solution?
Based on the provided text, what makes air a solution?
Which characteristic is essential for a mixture to be classified as a solution?
Which characteristic is essential for a mixture to be classified as a solution?
What is a key characteristic of a homogeneous mixture?
What is a key characteristic of a homogeneous mixture?
Based on the text, what determines the physical state of a solution?
Based on the text, what determines the physical state of a solution?
On what scale are the components of a solution dispersed?
On what scale are the components of a solution dispersed?
What happens to a dissolved solute in a true solution if left undisturbed?
What happens to a dissolved solute in a true solution if left undisturbed?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the composition of a solution?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the composition of a solution?
With respect to solutions, what is a 'spontaneous process'?
With respect to solutions, what is a 'spontaneous process'?
What are the two criteria that favor, but do not guarantee, the spontaneous formation of a solution, according to the text?
What are the two criteria that favor, but do not guarantee, the spontaneous formation of a solution, according to the text?
What ALWAYS results when a solution forms according to the text?
What ALWAYS results when a solution forms according to the text?
What observation indicates that a mixture is NOT a solution?
What observation indicates that a mixture is NOT a solution?
What is an 'ideal solution' defined as in the text?
What is an 'ideal solution' defined as in the text?
Why do mixtures of helium and argon gases exemplify ideal solutions?
Why do mixtures of helium and argon gases exemplify ideal solutions?
What promotes the spontaneous mixing of helium and argon gases?
What promotes the spontaneous mixing of helium and argon gases?
Which factor primarily dictates whether the dissolution process will overall release or absorb energy?
Which factor primarily dictates whether the dissolution process will overall release or absorb energy?
In the context of the dissolution process, what is 'solvation'?
In the context of the dissolution process, what is 'solvation'?
Why do cooking oils and water typically not mix to form a solution?
Why do cooking oils and water typically not mix to form a solution?
What type of dissolution requires a greater energy input to separate the solute species than is recovered when the solutes are solvated?
What type of dissolution requires a greater energy input to separate the solute species than is recovered when the solutes are solvated?
What distinguishes electrolytes from nonelectrolytes?
What distinguishes electrolytes from nonelectrolytes?
How can substances be identified as strong, weak, or nonelectrolytes?
How can substances be identified as strong, weak, or nonelectrolytes?
What type of attraction plays an important role in the dissolution of ionic compounds in water?
What type of attraction plays an important role in the dissolution of ionic compounds in water?
What is the physical change called when ions in a solid separate and disperse uniformly throughout a solution due to water molecules surrounding and solvating them?
What is the physical change called when ions in a solid separate and disperse uniformly throughout a solution due to water molecules surrounding and solvating them?
What is responsible for the dissolution of many ionic compounds, including KCl, which dissolve with absorption of heat?
What is responsible for the dissolution of many ionic compounds, including KCl, which dissolve with absorption of heat?
Why is pure water considered a poor conductor of electricity?
Why is pure water considered a poor conductor of electricity?
What causes solutions prepared from certain covalent compounds to conduct electricity?
What causes solutions prepared from certain covalent compounds to conduct electricity?
In the context of solubility, what is meant by a 'saturated' solution?
In the context of solubility, what is meant by a 'saturated' solution?
What happens in a saturated solution when more solute is added?
What happens in a saturated solution when more solute is added?
How does temperature typically affect the solubility of gases in liquids, according to the text?
How does temperature typically affect the solubility of gases in liquids, according to the text?
What is the definition of Henry's Law, as stated in the text?
What is the definition of Henry's Law, as stated in the text?
What term describes liquids that do not mix to an appreciable extent?
What term describes liquids that do not mix to an appreciable extent?
What general trend is observed for the solubility of most solid solutes as temperature increases?
What general trend is observed for the solubility of most solid solutes as temperature increases?
Based on the text, which statement is the MOST accurate regarding supersaturated solutions?
Based on the text, which statement is the MOST accurate regarding supersaturated solutions?
If you have a supersaturated solution of sodium acetate, what can initiate precipitation of the excess solute?
If you have a supersaturated solution of sodium acetate, what can initiate precipitation of the excess solute?
If a solution is prepared with a gas in a liquid at low temperature and high pressure, what is likely to happen as the temperature increases and the pressure is reduced?
If a solution is prepared with a gas in a liquid at low temperature and high pressure, what is likely to happen as the temperature increases and the pressure is reduced?
Considering the role of exothermic processes, and the information provided in the text, select the INCORRECT deduction.
Considering the role of exothermic processes, and the information provided in the text, select the INCORRECT deduction.
What is the typical effect of thermal pollution on the solubility of oxygen in natural bodies of water?
What is the typical effect of thermal pollution on the solubility of oxygen in natural bodies of water?
Which of the following dictates the types of forces that are possible and are important factors in determining solubility?
Which of the following dictates the types of forces that are possible and are important factors in determining solubility?
What happens to gas solubility as temperature increases?
What happens to gas solubility as temperature increases?
What is the relationship between gas solubility and the partial pressure of the gas?
What is the relationship between gas solubility and the partial pressure of the gas?
What does Henry's Law state regarding the solubility of an ideal gas in a liquid?
What does Henry's Law state regarding the solubility of an ideal gas in a liquid?
What is the term for liquids that do not mix to an appreciable extent and form layers when combined?
What is the term for liquids that do not mix to an appreciable extent and form layers when combined?
Which type of substances generally mix with water in all proportions?
Which type of substances generally mix with water in all proportions?
What is the primary reason why nonpolar liquids, such as oil, do not mix well with water?
What is the primary reason why nonpolar liquids, such as oil, do not mix well with water?
What term describes the condition when two liquids have a moderate mutual solubility, such as bromine and water?
What term describes the condition when two liquids have a moderate mutual solubility, such as bromine and water?
What can be done to initiate precipitation in a supersaturated solution?
What can be done to initiate precipitation in a supersaturated solution?
How do hand warmers that utilize a supersaturated solution of sodium acetate work?
How do hand warmers that utilize a supersaturated solution of sodium acetate work?
What is the definition of an 'alloy'?
What is the definition of an 'alloy'?
What term is used to describe molecules possessing both hydrophobic (nonpolar) and hydrophilic (polar) parts?
What term is used to describe molecules possessing both hydrophobic (nonpolar) and hydrophilic (polar) parts?
What colligative property refers to the increase of a liquid's boiling point upon the addition of a solute?
What colligative property refers to the increase of a liquid's boiling point upon the addition of a solute?
Which process describes the physical change where ions in a solid compound separate and disperse uniformly throughout a solution?
Which process describes the physical change where ions in a solid compound separate and disperse uniformly throughout a solution?
What type of attraction plays a crucial role in the dissolution of ionic compounds in water?
What type of attraction plays a crucial role in the dissolution of ionic compounds in water?
What term describes the extent to which a solute may be dissolved in a solvent?
What term describes the extent to which a solute may be dissolved in a solvent?
What term is used to describe a solution that contains the maximum concentration of solute possible at a given temperature and pressure?
What term is used to describe a solution that contains the maximum concentration of solute possible at a given temperature and pressure?
Which of the following describes a solution with a solute concentration that exceeds its normal solubility under given conditions?
Which of the following describes a solution with a solute concentration that exceeds its normal solubility under given conditions?
What is a 'spontaneous process' in the context of solution formation?
What is a 'spontaneous process' in the context of solution formation?
What two criteria favor, but do not guarantee, the spontaneous formation of a solution?
What two criteria favor, but do not guarantee, the spontaneous formation of a solution?
What is the defining characteristic of an 'ideal solution'?
What is the defining characteristic of an 'ideal solution'?
What determines whether the dissolution process will overall release or absorb energy?
What determines whether the dissolution process will overall release or absorb energy?
What is 'solvation' in the context of the dissolution process?
What is 'solvation' in the context of the dissolution process?
What is the primary reason why cooking oils and water typically do not mix to form a solution?
What is the primary reason why cooking oils and water typically do not mix to form a solution?
What type of attraction is responsible for water molecules surrounding and solvating ions that have separated and dispersed uniformly throughout a solution?
What type of attraction is responsible for water molecules surrounding and solvating ions that have separated and dispersed uniformly throughout a solution?
What key factor is responsible for the dissolution of many ionic compounds, including KCl, which dissolve with absorption of heat?
What key factor is responsible for the dissolution of many ionic compounds, including KCl, which dissolve with absorption of heat?
If a solution of a gas in a liquid is prepared at low temperature and high pressure, what is likely to happen as the temperature increases and the pressure decreases?
If a solution of a gas in a liquid is prepared at low temperature and high pressure, what is likely to happen as the temperature increases and the pressure decreases?
Consider a scenario in which two miscible liquids, A and B, are mixed. After thorough mixing, the volume of the resulting solution is slightly less than the sum of the individual volumes of A and B before mixing, and the temperature of the solution increases. Which of the following conclusions is most accurate?
Consider a scenario in which two miscible liquids, A and B, are mixed. After thorough mixing, the volume of the resulting solution is slightly less than the sum of the individual volumes of A and B before mixing, and the temperature of the solution increases. Which of the following conclusions is most accurate?
A chemist is tasked with designing a new type of sustained-release medication, where the active ingredient (a solid solute) is released slowly over time as it dissolves in the body. To optimize the delivery system, which approach would be most effective?
A chemist is tasked with designing a new type of sustained-release medication, where the active ingredient (a solid solute) is released slowly over time as it dissolves in the body. To optimize the delivery system, which approach would be most effective?
What is the typical physical state of a solution?
What is the typical physical state of a solution?
What criterion helps determine whether a solution will form spontaneously?
What criterion helps determine whether a solution will form spontaneously?
In the dissolution process, when is an internal energy change observed?
In the dissolution process, when is an internal energy change observed?
What is an ideal solution?
What is an ideal solution?
Which of the following is true regarding the mixing of helium and argon gases?
Which of the following is true regarding the mixing of helium and argon gases?
Which factor determines whether the dissolution process will absorb or release energy overall?
Which factor determines whether the dissolution process will absorb or release energy overall?
Which statement is true for exothermic dissolution processes?
Which statement is true for exothermic dissolution processes?
Why do cooking oils and water not form a solution?
Why do cooking oils and water not form a solution?
What is required in endothermic dissolutions?
What is required in endothermic dissolutions?
What happens when an ionic compound dissolves in water?
What happens when an ionic compound dissolves in water?
Which factor is responsible for the dissolution of many ionic compounds, which dissolve with heat absorption?
Which factor is responsible for the dissolution of many ionic compounds, which dissolve with heat absorption?
What primarily dictates the types of intermolecular forces influencing solubility?
What primarily dictates the types of intermolecular forces influencing solubility?
What happens to the solubility of most solid solutes as temperature increases?
What happens to the solubility of most solid solutes as temperature increases?
What is illustrated by the fact that water and antifreeze mix in all proportions?
What is illustrated by the fact that water and antifreeze mix in all proportions?
What happens typically to gas solubility as temperature is increased?
What happens typically to gas solubility as temperature is increased?
What does Henry's Law describe?
What does Henry's Law describe?
What term describes liquids with negligible mutual solubility?
What term describes liquids with negligible mutual solubility?
What is a distinguishing characteristic of solutions of electrolytes?
What is a distinguishing characteristic of solutions of electrolytes?
What is the process called where water molecules surround and solvate ions that have separated and dispersed uniformly throughout a solution?
What is the process called where water molecules surround and solvate ions that have separated and dispersed uniformly throughout a solution?
How does increasing the partial pressure of a gas affect its solubility in a liquid?
How does increasing the partial pressure of a gas affect its solubility in a liquid?
What happens to the solubility of oxygen gas in natural bodies of water due to thermal pollution?
What happens to the solubility of oxygen gas in natural bodies of water due to thermal pollution?
What distinguishes a saturated solution from other unsaturated solutions?
What distinguishes a saturated solution from other unsaturated solutions?
What happens if more solute is added to a saturated solution?
What happens if more solute is added to a saturated solution?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of a spontaneous process?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of a spontaneous process?
A solution is prepared with a gas dissolved in a liquid at low temperature and high pressure. As the temperature increases and the pressure decreases, what is most likely to happen?
A solution is prepared with a gas dissolved in a liquid at low temperature and high pressure. As the temperature increases and the pressure decreases, what is most likely to happen?
Which of the following is true regarding supersaturated solutions?
Which of the following is true regarding supersaturated solutions?
How is precipitation initiated in a supersaturated solution?
How is precipitation initiated in a supersaturated solution?
Why are hand warmers, which utilize a supersaturated solution of sodium acetate, able to produce heat?
Why are hand warmers, which utilize a supersaturated solution of sodium acetate, able to produce heat?
What is a key property of a strong electrolyte?
What is a key property of a strong electrolyte?
If bubbles of what are observed within a liquid, the mixture is not homogenous and, thus, not a solution?
If bubbles of what are observed within a liquid, the mixture is not homogenous and, thus, not a solution?
Which of the following leads to deviations of Henry's law?
Which of the following leads to deviations of Henry's law?
Which statement is incorrect regarding the changes in enthalpy during the formation of a solution?
Which statement is incorrect regarding the changes in enthalpy during the formation of a solution?
You have an aqueous solution prepared at a certain temperature. Under which conditions can you increase its saturation the most?
You have an aqueous solution prepared at a certain temperature. Under which conditions can you increase its saturation the most?
You have two beakers: Beaker A contains pure water, and Beaker B contains ethanol. Sodium chloride (NaCl) is added into both beakers until an appreciable amount is dissolved into both. Which outcome is likely?
You have two beakers: Beaker A contains pure water, and Beaker B contains ethanol. Sodium chloride (NaCl) is added into both beakers until an appreciable amount is dissolved into both. Which outcome is likely?
How does the solubility trend between the dissolved $CO_2$ and $O_2$ evolve, in the context of heating water?
How does the solubility trend between the dissolved $CO_2$ and $O_2$ evolve, in the context of heating water?
When comparing two miscible liquids, A and B, it is observed that after they are mixed the temperature increased, whilst the volume became slightly less than the two liquids. Which is the most accurate conclusion?
When comparing two miscible liquids, A and B, it is observed that after they are mixed the temperature increased, whilst the volume became slightly less than the two liquids. Which is the most accurate conclusion?
An unknown solid compound is discovered and is suspected to be ionic. The chemist, however, has neither a voltage source, nor equipment to measure current, at their disposal. How can they prove it is ionic?
An unknown solid compound is discovered and is suspected to be ionic. The chemist, however, has neither a voltage source, nor equipment to measure current, at their disposal. How can they prove it is ionic?
Flashcards
What is a solution?
What is a solution?
A homogeneous mixture with evenly distributed parts.
What is a solute?
What is a solute?
The substance that dissolves in a solution.
What is a solvent?
What is a solvent?
The substance in which the solute dissolves.
What are aqueous solutions?
What are aqueous solutions?
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Solution vs. Suspension?
Solution vs. Suspension?
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What are alloys?
What are alloys?
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What makes air a solution?
What makes air a solution?
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What is a liquid solution?
What is a liquid solution?
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What are solutes?
What are solutes?
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What are solutions?
What are solutions?
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What is a spontaneous process?
What is a spontaneous process?
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What is an ideal solution?
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What is Solvation?
What is Solvation?
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What are electrolytes?
What are electrolytes?
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What is an electrolyte?
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What is Dissociation?
What is Dissociation?
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What is ion-dipole attraction?
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What is Solubility?
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What is a Saturated solution?
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What is an Unsaturated Solution?
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What is a Supersaturated Solution?
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What is Henry's Law?
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Study Notes
Coral Reefs and Seawater Composition
- Coral reefs are home to about 25% of marine species.
- Climate change, oceanic acidification, and water pollution threaten coral reefs by altering seawater composition.
- Dissolved oxygen in seawater is essential for marine life, becoming less soluble as oceans warm.
- Increased atmospheric carbon dioxide raises oceanic carbon dioxide, contributing to acidification.
- Coral polyps' exoskeletons are soluble in acidic solutions, making them vulnerable to ocean acidification.
- Agricultural runoff and pollution from human activity further change seawater composition.
Solutions and Chemical Processes
- Solutions are critical for sustaining life and various chemical reactions.
- Solutions comprise dispersed particles, which can be larger than molecules or ions, known as colloids.
The Dissolution Process
- Solutions are homogeneous mixtures of two or more substances.
- The solvent is the component at a significantly greater concentration.
- Solutes are components present in lesser concentrations.
- Sucrose molecules (C12H22O11) become uniformly distributed when sugar dissolves in water
- "aq" indicates sucrose molecules dispersed individually in the aqueous solution.
- Potassium dichromate (K2Cr2O7) dissolves and dissociates into potassium ions (K+) and dichromate ions (Cr2O72−).
- Water is a common solvent, but gases, liquids, or solids can act as solvents.
- Alloys, like US five-cent coins (nickel in copper), are solid solutions.
- Air is a gaseous solution of nitrogen, oxygen, and other gases.
Types of Solutions
- Oxygen, alcohol, and sugar dissolve in water to form liquid solutions.
- Air: O2 (solute) in N2 (solvent)
- Soft drinks: CO2 (solute) in H2O (solvent)
- Hydrogen in palladium: H2 (solute) in Pd (solvent)
- Rubbing alcohol: H2O (solute) in C3H8O (2-propanol) (solvent)
- Saltwater: NaCl (solute) in H2O (solvent)
- Brass: Zn (solute) in Cu (solvent)
Defining Traits of Solutions
- Homogeneous composition at all points after mixing.
- Physical state is typically that of the solvent.
- Components are dispersed on a molecular scale (separated molecules, atoms, and/or ions).
- Dissolved solute does not settle out or separate.
- Composition and concentrations can vary continuously within limits.
Spontaneous Formation of Solutions
- Solution formation is a spontaneous process that occurs without external energy input.
- Stirring can speed up dissolution, but it's not essential.
- Key criteria for spontaneous formation include a decrease in the system's internal energy and an increase in disorder.
- An internal energy change often occurs, with heat absorbed or evolved during dissolution.
- Energy decrease or disorder increase favors spontaneous processes.
Ideal Solutions
- Ideal solutions form when intermolecular forces are similar to those in separated components, with no energy change.
- Mixtures of ideal gases (e.g., helium and argon) exemplify ideal solutions due to negligible intermolecular attractions.
- The mixing of helium and argon involves an increase in disorder.
- Mixtures of methanol and ethanol, or pentane and hexane form ideal solutions.
Intermolecular Forces in Dissolution
- Three intermolecular forces: solute-solute, solvent-solvent, and solute-solvent.
- Solution formation is viewed as a stepwise process.
- Energy is consumed to overcome solute-solute and solvent-solvent attractions (endothermic).
- Energy is released when solute-solvent attractions are established (exothermic solvation).
- The relative magnitudes of these energy changes determine if the process will release or absorb energy overall.
- Solutions do not form when the energy needed to separate solute and solvent species exceeds energy released by solvation.
- Cooking oils and water do not mix because of these energy considerations.
Ethanol and Water Mixtures
- Ethanol and water mix in all proportions due to hydrogen bonding capabilities.
- Solvation process is sufficiently exothermic to compensate for endothermic separation of solute and solvent molecules.
Exothermic vs Endothermic Dissolution
- Spontaneous solution formation is favored, but not guaranteed, by exothermic dissolution.
- Ammonium nitrate dissolution is endothermic, used in instant cold packs to absorb heat from surroundings.
Electrolytes
- Electrolytes undergo physical or chemical changes in water to yield ions.
- Nonelectrolytes do not yield ions when dissolved.
- Strong electrolytes generate ions with essentially 100% efficiency.
- Weak electrolytes produce only a small fraction of ions.
- Substances are identified as strong, weak, or nonelectrolytes by measuring the electrical conductance.
- Conductivity increases with ion concentration.
Ionic Electrolytes
- Water and other polar molecules are attracted to ions
- The electrostatic attraction is known as ion-dipole attraction
- Ion-dipole attractions play an important role in the dissolution of ionic compounds in water.
- Water molecules solvate ions, reducing electrostatic forces through a process called dissociation.
- Dissociation is a physical change that classifies ionic compounds as strong electrolytes under most conditions.
- Ion-dipole forces attract water's hydrogen ends to chloride ions and oxygen ends to potassium ions when KCl is added to water.
- Water molecules penetrate and reduce interionic forces, allowing independent motion.
- Increased disorder leads to dissolution, but very strong electrostatic forces or weak ion-dipole attractions can prevent it.
Covalent Electrolytes
- Pure water is a poor conductor due to slight ionization, approximately two out of every billion molecules at 25 °C.
- Water ionizes via proton transfer, yielding hydronium and hydroxide ions.
- Solutions of covalent compounds may conduct electricity if solute molecules react chemically with the solvent to produce ions
- Hydrogen chloride gas contains no ions, but forms a conductive solution in water due to ion formation.
- Hydrogen chloride reacts with water, forming hydronium and chloride ions
- This reaction is essentially 100% complete, classifying HCl as a strong acid and strong electrolyte.
- Weak acids and bases react partially and generate low ion concentrations, and are classified as weak electrolytes.
Solubility
- Solubility is the maximum concentration of a solute achieved under given conditions at equilibrium.
- A solution with concentration equal to its solubility is saturated
- A solution with concentration below its solubility is unsaturated.
- A solution with a relatively low solute concentration is dilute
- A solution with a relatively high solute concentration is concentrated.
- Adding more salt to a saturated solution results in added salt falling to the bottom
- Some added salt dissolves, and some dissolved salt precipitates.
Solutions of Gases in Liquids
- Chemical structures of solutes and solvents determine intermolecular forces affecting solubility.
- Water solubility of oxygen is approximately three times greater than that of helium.
- Water solubility of oxygen is approximately 100 times less than the solubility of chloromethane.
- Solubility of oxygen in liquid hydrocarbon hexane is approximately 20 times greater than it is in water.
- Increased temperature typically decreases gas solubility.
- Solubility of a gas increases with an increase in the pressure of gas.
- Henry’s law defines quantity of an ideal gas dissolving in a definite liquid volume is directly proportional to the gas pressure.
Decompression Sickness
- Scuba divers experience the "bends" due to increased air pressure at depth.
- Henry's law explains higher gas concentrations in a diver's blood at increased pressures
- Rapid ascent causes gases to form bubbles, leading to DCS.
- Slow ascent or decompression stops are used to prevent DCS.
- Hyperbaric oxygen therapy can treat DCS.
Solutions of Liquids in Liquids
- Miscible liquids mix in all proportions include ethanol, sulfuric acid, and ethylene glycol with water.
- Immiscible liquids do not mix and form layers include gasoline, oil, benzene, and carbon tetrachloride with water.
- Polar molecules dissolve in polar solvents, and nonpolar molecules dissolve in nonpolar solvents.
- Partially miscible liquids, like bromine and water, form two layers when mixed.
Solutions of Solids in Liquids
- Solubility often increases with temperature.
- Supersaturated solutions can be prepared and undergo precipitation when perturbed.
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