Lab 13: Colligative Properties Flashcards
1
Q
What is a solution?
A
A homogenous mixture that contains two or more substances
2
Q
What is a solute?
A
The minor component of a solution
3
Q
What is a solvent?
A
The major component of a solution (usually H2O, but it has the bigger mass)
4
Q
Besides freezing point depression, what are the other colligative properties?
A
boiling point elevation, vapor pressure lowering, and osmotic pressure