Final Flashcards
What is an unsaturated solution?
A solution with less solute than it can dissolve at a given temperature
What is a saturated solution?
A solution holding the maximum amount of solute it can dissolve at a given temperature
What is a supersaturated solution?
A solution holding more solute than it can dissolve at room temperature
What is the general rule for solubility?
“like dissolves like”
What characterizes a strong electrolyte?
Complete ionization occurs when dissolved in water
What characterizes a weak electrolyte?
Partial ionization occurs when dissolved in water
What characterizes nonelectrolytes?
No ionization occurs when dissolved in water
What is boiling point elevation and why does it occur?
Boiling point elevation is when the boiling point of a solution is higher than the pure solvent. It occurs because the solvent particles require more enegy to escape
What is freezing point depression and why does it occur?
Freezing point depression is when the freezing point of a solution is lower than the freezing point of the solvent. This occurs because the freezing point must be lower to slow the particles down and get the solvent out of the way
What factors influence solubility?(5)
- Temperature
- Pressure
- Concentration
- Solute/Solvent interaction
- Agitation
How are acids and bases defined by Arrhenius?
Acids: increase H+ concentration in solution
Bases: Increase OH- concentration in solution
How are acids and bases defined by Bronsted-Lowry?
Acid: Proton H+ donor
Base: Proton acceptor
How are strong and weak acids different in solution?
Strong acids break apart conpletely, weak acids have a small part break apart from the parent portion
What is pH and what does it tell us about an acid?
pH tells us the concentration of H+
What is pOH?
Concentration of OH-