Chapter 5: Solutions Flashcards
What’s a solution?
Homogeneous mixture
What does a solution include?
- A solute
- A Solvent
What is a Solute?
Substance that is dissolved.
What is a Solvent?
Substances that does the dissolving.
What is a Homogeneous mixture?
It’s when all sections look like one.
Another definition to define homogeneous is uniform composition of solvent and one or more solutes.
What is a Heterogeneous mixture?
It’s when a mixture in which the components can be seen.
Another definition to define heterogeneous is the composition of components varies throughout the mixture
What is an Aqueous Solution?
It is when they have water as the solvent.
What is an Electrolyte?
Substances which dissolve in water to form solutions that conduct electric current.
Another definition to define Electrolyte is if its aqueous solution or molten state is able to conduct electricity.
Does electrolytes break in cations and ion form to allow current to flow?
Yes
What is an Non-Electrolyte?
Substances which dissolve in water and don’t conduct electric current.
Another definition to define Non-Electrolyte is if it does not conduct electricity.
Does non-electrolytes have no ions and no current flows?
Yes
What are Molecular Acids?
Capable of conduct electricity because some of the molecules break into the hydronium ion and anion.
Why is water important?
- It is the universal solvent.
- It has the ability to dissolve many different ionic compounds and some polar molecular compounds.
This happens because water is a polar compound.
What happens for intramolecular bonds? (Ionic Compound)
The bonds of the compound break and separate into their cation and anion forms.
What happens for intermolecular bonds? (Polar Molecule)
The bonds of the molecule break and separate then disperse.
What is the dissociation (ionization) equation?
It is something which demonstrates the separation of an ionic compound that dissolves in water.
What is Dissociaton?
It describes the separation that happens when an ionic compound dissolves.
What is Ionization?
It is when a neutral atom or molecule is converted to an ion.
What are the 2 requirements of dissociation or ionization?
- Compound must be ionic.
2. Compound must be soluble in water.
What are Acids?
Substances which ionize in water to form hydrogen ions.
They are responsible for the acidic properties.
What are Bases?
Substances which ionize-dissociate in water to form hydroxide ions.
They are responsible for the basic properties.
What are the Properties of Acids?
- Taste sour.
- pH less than 7.
- They react with active metals (group 1) to manufacture hydrogen gas.
- They neutralize bases.
- They turn litmus red.