Exam 4 blocks 10-11 Flashcards
Define Solution
a homogeneous combination of two or more substances
All _____mixtures are also solutions?
homogeneous
can gasses for solutions?
yes
What are solid solutions called?
alloys
What are the two parts of a solution?
the solvent and the solute
What is a solvent?
aka matrix
component of the solution with the greatest amount
What is the solute?
the component of a solution that is present in a small amount realitive to the amount of solvent
What is a simple solution?
a solution with only one solvent
Why do chemists generally only focus on the solutes of a solution?
because generally the solutes are what take part in reactions. generally solvents are unreactive
What are the two general types of laboratory solutions?
aqueous(water as solvent)
non-aqueous(non water liquid solvent)
most solutions are_____(aqueous/non-aqueous)
Aqueous
What is the solubility of a solute?
the maximum amount of that solute that will dissolve in a given volume of solvent at a particular temperature and, in the case of a gaseous solute, a particular pressure.
How is the solubility of a solute expressed?
grams of solute per 100g of solution
What four factors determine solubility?
Temperature
External pressure(if gasses are involved)
Nature of the solvent (intermolecular forces present)
Presence of other solutes
What does it mean when a solute is solvated?
Dissolved.
The solvent is able to get in between and then be surround the solute particles
The solubility of most solids _____ when temp increases
Increases