solutions Flashcards
solution
a type of homogenous mixture composed of 2 or more substances
solubility of a substance
the amount of substance that will dissolve in a given amount of solvent
what does solubility quantify?
the dynamic equilibrium state is achieved when the rate of dissolution equals the rate of precipitation
why does a solution form?
because of entropy
entropy
the pervasive tendency for energy to spread out, or disperse whenever it is not restrained from doing so: reason why ideal gases mix
what are the different forces that can favor/ prevent the process
dispersion
dipole-dipole
hydrogen bond
ion dipole
what are the interactions within a solution
solvent-solute interactions
solvent-solvent interactions
solute-solute interactions
solution forms
solvent-solute interactions> solvent-solvent and solute-solute interactions
solvent-solute interactions = solvent-solvent and solute-solute interactions
the solution may/may not form depending on the relative disparity
solvent-solute interactions < solvent-solvent and solute-solute interactions
what do we use to dissolve something nonpolar?
soap molecules are used. the nonpolar chain of the soap molecule will surround the dirt and we get a sphere of soap molecules surrounding the dirt molecules.
how do we separate compounds that are polar from nonpolar?
we utilize their different solubility in different solvents
factors that affect solubility
- pressure (only for gasses)
- temperature
henry’s law
the amount of dissolved gas in a liquid is proportional to its partial pressure above the liquid at a defined temp
henry’s law equation
Sgas = kH Pgas
henry’s law and scuba diving
we have a higher pressure so there is higher solubility of air into our blood. when we go up is released very quickly bc of the pressure drop. when it is released very quickly it can form bubbles and can cause arterial gas embolism-> can be lethal