Solutions And pH Test Flashcards
Suspension
A mixture with large undissolved particles that can easily be separated.
Mixture
A combination of two or more substances that are not chemically bonded.
Colloid
Small undissolved particles that cannot be easily separated.
How do you determine percent concentration?
Amount of solute
———————— • 100%
Amount of solution
Solution
Solute + Solvent
Concentration is always the same throughout solutions
Dilute Solution
Solutions with a small amount of solute dissolved
Saturated solution
No more solute will dissolve in a solvent
Solubility
The amount of solute that can dissolve into a specific solvent at a specific temperature
Factors that affect solubility?
Temperature:
Increase in temperature causes solubility to increase is liquids and solids but decrease in gases
Pressure:
Increase in pressure causes solubility in gases to increase
Type of solvent:
Polar molecules dissolve polar while non polar molecules dissolve non polar
Acid
Any substance that produces hydrogen ions when in solution
Bases
Any substance that produces hydroxide ions when in solution
Indicator
Any substance that changes color in the presence acids or bases
Some indicators show the range of pH
Examples: Litmus paper and cabbage water
pH Scale
A scale used to determine the concentration of hydrogen ions
What is strength of an acid/base determined by?
Strength of an acid/base is based on its ability to produce ions.
Some molecules break apart more easily making them strong.
What is a neutralization reaction?
Neutralization is a reaction between an acid and a base of equal strength that produces a salt and water.
What does an acid taste and feel like?
Taste sour and feel burning
What does a base taste and feel like?
Taste bitter and feel slippery
How does an acid react with metal and litmus paper?
An acid is corrosive to metal and turns blue litmus paper red.
How does a base react with metal and litmus paper?
A base is non corrosive and turns red litmus paper to blue.
What is an example of a base?
Household cleaners, soap, baked goods
What is an example of an acid?
Fruits, batteries, heavy duty cleaners
Concentration solution
A solution with a large amount of solute dissolved
What number does a neutral fall under on a pH scale?
7
What numbers does an acid fall under on a pH scale?
1-6.9
What numbers does a base fall under on a pH scale?
7.1-14