Solutions, Solubility and Thermodynamics Flashcards
Solution
A homogeneous mixture containing particles the size of a typical ion or covalent molecule. (0.1–2.0 nm in diameter)
Colloid
A homogeneous mixture containing particles with diameters in the range 2–500 nm
Suspensions
Mixtures with even larger particles, but they are not considered true solutions because they separate upon standing
Solute
The dissolved substance in a solution
Solvent
The major component in a solution
Solubility
The maximum amount of solute that can dissolve in a specific amount of solvent usually 100 g.
g of solute / 100 g water
A solution is saturated when…
…no additional solute can be dissolved at a particular temperature
A Supersaturated solution can form when…
…more than the equilibrium amount of solute is dissolved at an elevated temperature, and then the supersaturated solution is slowly cooled.
An Unsaturated solution is formed when…
more of the solute can dissolve in it at a particular temperature.
What is the condition for crystallisation?
For crystallisation to occur, the molecules or ions of solute must arrange themselves properly to form crystals.
Factors affecting solubility…
Solute-solvent interaction Temperature effect (Solid and Liquid) Pressure effect (Gases)
What is the relationship between the solubility of gases and their sizes?
Solubility of gases increases with size of gas due to London dispersion force
Temperature and Solubility of Solids
The solubility of most solids increases with an increase in the temperature
Temperature and Solubility of Gases
The solubility of gases decreases with an increase in temperature.
Relationship between solubility and pressure
Pressure has little effect on the solubility of liquids and solids. The solubility of gases is strongly influenced by pressure. Gases dissolve more at high pressure.
What does Henry’s law show?
The relationship b/w pressure and the solubility of a gas
According to Henry’s law, what does the solubility of a gas in a liquid depend on?
Temperature
The partial pressure of the gas over the liquid,
The nature of the solvent,
The nature of the gas.
State Henry’s law
At constant temperature the solubility of a gas in a liquid is directly proportional to the partial pressure of that gas in equilibrium
Cg= khPg
What are the conditions for Henry’s law?
Molecules are at equilibrium.
Gases not at high pressures (e.g., N2(g) asupply)
No chemical reaction between the solute and solvent
When do deviations from Henry’s law become noticeable?
As concentrations and partial pressures increase, deviations from Henry’s law become noticeable.
What are solutions which are found to obey Henry’s law called?
Ideal dilute solutions
How does antifreeze work?
The added solute also raises the boiling point of the solution above that of pure water, making it possible to operate the engine at a higher temperature.
What are colligative properties?
Colligative properties are physical properties of solutions that depend on the quantity (concentration) but not the kind or identity of the solute particles. Colligative properties depend on the collective effect of the number of solute particles.
Examples of colligative properties
Freezing-point depression
Boiling-point elevation
Vapor-pressure lowering
Osmotic pressure
What is vapour pressure?
The vapour pressure is the pressure exerted by the vapor when it is at equilibrium with the liquid (that is, when the rate of vaporization equals the rate of condensation).
How does vapour pressure determine volatility?
A substance that has no measurable vapor pressure is nonvolatile, whereas one that exhibits a vapor pressure is volatile.
Describe the formation of a solution of volatile and non-volatile components.
A solution consisting of a volatile liquid solvent and a nonvolatile solute forms spontaneously because of the increase in entropy that accompanies their mixing.
Therefore, when a nonvolatile solute is present, the vapor pressure of the solvent is lower than the vapor pressure of the pure solvent,