Reactions in aqueous solutions Flashcards
When does a reaction become an aqueous solution
When the reaction takes place in water, involves/forms ions. (Solvent is water)
What are the four main reaction in aqueous solutions?
Precipitation reactions
Acid-base reactions
Redox reactions
A gas forming reaction
WATER!!!
What is the bond between OH? Ionic, metallic, covalent…
What is the shape of water?
T/F Water is a polar bear molecule.
Bond between OH is covalent.
Water is V-shaped, bent.
False, water is a polar molecule.
In one molecule of water, which side is slightly negatively charged and which side is slightly positively charged?
H O
H
The top right (Oxygen) is slightly negatively charged.
The bottom left (Hydrogen) is slightly positively charged.
Definition of the solute and the solvent.
The solute: Substance that dissolves in water, present in the lesser amount.
The solvent: Solute dissolves in it, present in the greater amount.
T/F aqueous solutions can conduct electricity.
True
What is the definition of an electrolyte?
A solution that conducts electricity through the movement of ions.
Ionic Compounds that freely dissociate into independent ions in aqueous solutions.
T/F some molecular compounds dissolve but don’t dissociate into ions.
True, called non-electrolytes, they don’t conduct electricity.
What are the three types of electrolytes?
Strong: Completely ionizes, good conductor.
Weak: Not all the molecules will dissociate into ions, bad conductors.
Non: No ions will form, not a conductor.
Definition of Dissociation?
General process in which ionic compounds separate into smaller ions, usually in a reversible manner.
Definition of Dissolution?
Dissolution (Dissolving) process where ionic crystals break up into ions in water.
Definition of hydration?
Process where ions become surrounded by water molecules.
What are the products of this Precipitation Reaction
AB+CD –)
AD + CB
There are some … compounds that do not dissolve in water. We call these …
Ionic compounds.
Precipitates.
To know which ionic compounds dissolves and which don’t, we need to look at the …
Solubility rules.