Solutions, Solvents, and Solutes

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Which of the following statements accurately describes the role of a solvent in the formation of a solution?

  • It is the component that determines the state of the solution.
  • It is the component present in the lesser amount.
  • It is the substance that dissolves the solute. (correct)
  • It is the substance being dissolved.

When ethanol and water are mixed, they form a homogeneous solution. This indicates that ethanol and water are:

  • Existing in separate phases.
  • Immiscible liquids.
  • Miscible liquids. (correct)
  • Reacting chemically.

Which property distinguishes a homogeneous mixture from a heterogeneous mixture?

  • Homogeneous mixtures can only be composed of liquids, while heterogeneous mixtures can be solids, liquids, or gases.
  • Homogeneous mixtures have a uniform composition throughout, while heterogeneous mixtures do not. (correct)
  • Homogeneous mixtures scatter light, while heterogeneous mixtures do not.
  • Homogeneous mixtures have visible boundaries between components, while heterogeneous mixtures do not.

What term describes a substance that cannot be dissolved in a particular solvent?

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Which of the following is a characteristic of a saturated solution at a given temperature?

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A solution contains more solute than it can theoretically hold at a given temperature. What type of solution is this?

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In an unsaturated solution, what happens when more solute is added?

<p>The additional solute dissolves until the solution reaches saturation. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does temperature affect the solubility of most solid solutes in water?

<p>Solubility increases as temperature increases. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A solubility curve shows the relationship between:

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According to the solubility curve, a solution containing 70g of $KNO_3$ in 100g of $H_2O$ at 40°C would be best described as:

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

Which of the following units is typically used to express molar concentration (molarity)?

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What does the term 'mass concentration' refer to?

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In the context of solutions, what does '% w/w' represent?

<p>Percent weight per weight (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A solution is prepared by dissolving 15 g of NaCl in 135 g of water. What is the %w/w concentration of the solution?

<p>10% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does '%v/v' concentration express in a solution?

<p>The volume of solute per 100 mL of solution. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

50 mL of ethanol is mixed with water to create a 200 mL solution. What is the %v/v concentration of ethanol in the solution?

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If a solution is labeled as 5% w/v, what does this indicate?

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What is the purpose of performing a dilution?

<p>To decrease the concentration of the solute. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the dilution process, what remains constant when solvent is added to a solution?

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You dilute 20.0 mL of a 5.00 M stock solution to a final volume of 100.0 mL. What is the molarity of the diluted solution?

<p>1.00 M (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

To prepare a standard solution, what is the first crucial step to ensure accuracy?

<p>Weighing the solute accurately. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct order of steps to prepare a solution with a specific mass concentration?

<p>Weigh solute, dissolve solute, add solvent to the mark. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When preparing a solution with a specific mass/volume percent, what should be used to achieve the final desired volume accurately?

<p>A volumetric flask. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which action should be taken if, after adding the solute and solvent, the solution's volume exceeds the calibration mark on a volumetric flask?

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To separate two miscible liquids, which laboratory technique is most suitable?

<p>Distillation. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which property is most important when separating immiscible liquids using a separatory funnel?

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Two liquids are combined in a container, and after mixing, two distinct layers are observed. What can be concluded about these liquids?

<p>They are immiscible. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between distillation and evaporation as methods of separation?

<p>Distillation collects the solvent, while evaporation discards it. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances?

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

Which technique is based on differences in boiling points to separate liquids?

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Which of the following best demonstrates a heterogeneous mixture?

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What is the most appropriate method for separating iron filings from sand?

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

How would you separate solid particles from a liquid to create a clear solution?

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

What is the process of carefully pouring off a liquid from a solid that has settled?

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What occurs when a supersaturated solution is disturbed?

<p>Excess solute precipitates out of the solution. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

For most gases, how does an increase in temperature impact solubility in a liquid?

<p>Solubility decreases. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of increasing pressure on the solubility of gases in liquids?

<p>Solubility increases. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do intravenous solutions used in medicine need to be isotonic with blood?

<p>To ensure no net movement of water into or out of blood cells. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

One method of producing a supersaturated solution is to:

<p>Cool a saturated solution very slowly. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe a solution that has reached its maximum limit of dissolved solute?

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

How does the addition of a non-volatile solute affect the boiling point of a solvent?

<p>It raises the boiling point. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term describes the movement of solvent molecules through a semipermeable membrane from a region of lower solute concentration to a region of higher solute concentration?

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

Flashcards

What is a solute?

The substance that dissolves in a solvent.

What is a solvent?

The substance that dissolves a solute.

What is a solution?

A homogenous mixture of solute and solvent.

What are miscible liquids

Liquids that can dissolve in each other.

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What is fractional distillation?

A separation technique based on different boiling points.

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What are immiscible liquids?

Liquids that do not dissolve in each other, forming layers.

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What is a separatory funnel?

A funnel used to separate immiscible liquids based on density.

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What is a homogenous mixture?

A mixture with uniform composition throughout.

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What is a heterogeneous mixture?

A mixture with non-uniform composition with visibly different parts.

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What does soluble mean?

A substance that can be dissolved in a solvent.

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What does insoluble mean?

A substance that cannot be dissolved in a given solvent.

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What is an unsaturated solution?

Solution containing less solute than can be dissolved.

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What is a saturated solution?

Solution containing the maximum amount of solute that can be dissolved.

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What is a supersaturated solution?

Solution containing more solute than it can theoretically hold; unstable.

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What is a solubility curve?

Graph showing the solubility of a substance at various temperatures.

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What is molarity?

Concentration expressed as moles of solute per liter of solution.

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What is mass concentration?

Concentration expressed as mass of solute per volume of solution.

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What is volume percent (%v/v)?

Concentration expressed as (volume of solute / volume of solution) * 100%.

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What is mass percent (%w/w)?

Concentration expressed as (mass of solute / mass of solution) * 100%.

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What is mass/volume percent (%w/v)?

Concentration expressed as (mass of solute / volume of solution) * 100%.

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What is dilution?

Adding solvent to reduce the concentration of a solution.

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What is a standard solution?

A solution with a precisely known concentration.

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Study Notes

Terminology

  • A solute dissolves in a solvent to create a solution
  • Solutes and solvents can be gases, liquids, or solids
  • A solute is the substance that is being dissolved in a solvent
  • A solvent dissolves the solute
  • Water is the most frequently used solvent
  • A solution is a homogeneous mixture where a solute dissolves in a solvent, separating into individual atoms, ions, or molecules
  • Solutions are transparent, even if they possess color

Miscible and Immiscible Liquids

  • Miscible liquids dissolve in each other to form a solution
  • Fractional distillation separates miscible liquids based on differing boiling points
  • Distillation is a method to separate a pure liquid from a liquid or solid mixture, is effective when liquids have different boiling points
  • Immiscible liquids do not dissolve in each other
  • Separating funnels are used because immiscible liquids have different densities
  • When two immiscible liquids are placed in separatory funnel visible there are two layers, the denser solvent settles as the bottom layer

Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Mixtures

  • A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that are not chemically combined
  • Homogeneous mixtures have the same uniform appearance and composition throughout and maintain one phase
  • Heterogeneous mixtures contain visibly different substances or phases and appear not uniform to the eye

Soluble and Insoluble

  • Soluble substances can be dissolved in a given solvent
  • Insoluble substances cannot be dissolved in a given solvent

Types of Solutions

  • An unsaturated solution contains less solute than is present in a saturated solution at a specific temperature
  • A saturated solution contains the maximum amount of solute for a given solvent at a specific temperature, the dissolved solute is at saturation point
  • A supersaturated solution contains more solute than what would be present in a saturated solution at a specific temperature, the dissolved solute is above saturated point, and solute gathers at the bottom, forming crystals/precipitate

Solubility Curve

  • The solubility curve show that a solution can be made saturated, unsaturated, or supersaturated by changing the temperature
  • Any point on the line represents a saturated solution, where the solvent is holding the maximum amount of solute
  • A point below the line indicates the solvent contains less than the maximum amount of solute, the solution being unsaturated
  • Any point above indicates a supersaturated solution, being very unstable where the amount in excess can precipitate or crystallize

Concentration of Solutions

  • To calculate solution concentration use g/cm-³, g/dm³, mol dm³, %w/w, %w/v, or %v/v

Molarity

  • Molarity measures the amount of solute per volume of solution
  • Measured for solutions
  • Unit = mol/L or mol/dm³ or M

Mass Concentration

  • Measures mass of solute versus solution volume
  • Unit is g/dm³ or g/cm³

Percentage Concentration

  • Volume percent measures the volume of solute versus the volume of solution
  • Mass percent measures the mass of solute versus the mass of solution
  • Mass/volume percent measures the mass of solute versus the volume of solution

Dilution

  • Dilution involves adding solvent to decrease solute concentration

Preparing Solutions

  • Preparation involves standard solution, dilution, mass concentration, and percent concentration

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