Aqeuous Solutions

Question 1

Dissociation

Answer 1

The splitting of an ionic compound into its ions

Question 2

Dissolution

Answer 2

Dissolution or dissolving is the process where ionic crystals break up into ions in water (physical change)

Question 3

Hydration

Answer 3

The process where ions become surrounded with water molecules

Question 4

Cations

Answer 4

Positively charged ions

Question 5

Anions

Answer 5

Negatively charged ions

Question 6

Solute

Answer 6

The substance that is dissolved in the solution

Question 7

Solvent

Answer 7

The substance in which another substance is dissolved, forming a solution

Question 8

Solution

Answer 8

A homogeneous mixture of solute and solvent

Question 9

Ionisation

Answer 9

The reaction of a molecular substance with water to produce ions

Question 10

Electrolyte

Answer 10

A substance that can conduct electricity by forming free ions when molten or dissolved in solution

Question 11

Precipitate

Answer 11

The solid that forms in a solution during a chemical reaction

Question 12

Ion exchange reactions

Answer 12

A type of reaction where the positive ions exchange their respective negative ions due to a driving force