Solutions Flashcards
It does not have a uniform composition throughout the sample
Heterogeneous Mixture
Elements, Covalent Compounds, and Ionic Compounds
Pure Substances
It has a uniform composition throughout the sample
Homogeneous mixture
A homogeneous mixture that contains small particles
Solution
The substance present in a lesser amount
Solute
Present in a larger amount
Solvent
It has a water solvent
Aqueous Solution
A homogeneous mixture with larger particles often having an opaque appearance
Colloid
A heterogeneous mixture that contains large particles suspended in a liquid
Suspension
A substance that conducts an electric current in water is called an __________
Electrolyte
A substance that does not conduct an electric current in water is called a_________
Nonelectrolyte
It dissociates completely in water to form ions
Strong electrolytes
Dissociates partially in water to form some ions, leaving mostly uncharged molecules
Weak electrolytes
The number of moles of charge that a mole of ions contributes to a solution
Equivalent
The amount of solute that dissolves in a given amount of solvent
Solubility
It contains the maximum number of grams of solute that can dissolve
Saturated
Contains less than the maximum number of grams of solute that can dissolve
Unsaturated solution