Chapter 15 - Water and Aqueous solutions Flashcards
What is chaotic movement of colloidal particles?
Brownain motion
What are dissolved particles?
solute
What are water samples containing dissolved substances?
Aqueous Solution
What is the dissolving medium?
solvent
What is another name for a homogeneous mixture?
solution
What is a wetting agent such as soap or detergents?
surfactant
What occurs when a solute dissolves?
solvation
What are compounds that conduct electricity in aqueous solutions or the molten state?
Electrolyte
What are mixtures containing particles that are intermediate in size between those of suspensions and true solutions?
Colloid
What are compounds that do not conduct electricity in aqueous solutions or the molten state?
non electrolyte
Are detergents used in washing machines because the reduce the surface tension of water?
YES
Is the general rule - - likes dissolves likes?
YES
Are electrolytes compounds that do not conduct electricity in aqueous solutions?
NO
Do most polar and ionic solutes dissolve in water?
YES
Is a hydrate a compound that includes a specific number of oxygen molecules bound to each formula unit?
NO