Moles in a solution Flashcards
1
Q
What is a solvent?
A
A solution that is able to dissolve other substances
2
Q
What is a solute?
A
Something that is dissolved in the solvent
3
Q
What is a solution?
A
A solvent with a solute dissolved in it
4
Q
What does the concentration of a solution tell you?
A
How much solute is present in a known volume of solution
5
Q
What are concentrations of solutions measured in?
A
mol dm-3
6
Q
How do you work out the number of moles in a solution?
A
number of moles in a solution (n) = concentration (c) x volume (v) / 1000
7
Q
What is volume measured in?
A
cm3 or dm-3
8
Q
What is the symbol for concentration?
A
c
9
Q
What is the symbol for volume?
A
v
10
Q
If the volume is given in cm3 what must you first do?
A
divide by 1000
