Solutions, solubility, colligative, properties and colloids Flashcards
What is a solution
Homogeneous mixture of two or more pure substances
What is a solvent
The liquid in which the solid liquid or gas is dissolved
what is a solute
the substance that is dissolved in the solvent
What is saturated solution?
A solution in which no more solute will dissolve
Give an example for 3 different types of solutions, they’re solute, solvent.
- Gaseous solutions - solute is Gas, liquid, solid, - solvent is gas,
an example is Air, Chloroform in N2, Camphor in N2.
- Liquid solutions - solute = gas, solid, liquid - Solvent = Liquid.
An example, Oxygen in blood, vodka (ethanol and water), salt in water.
- Solid solutions - solute = gas, liquid, solid - Solvent = solid
an example = sold Co2 in Fire extinguisher, mercury with silver (tooth filling) and silver in gold.
Solubility
Amount of solute that will dissolve in a given amount of solvent at a given temperature and pressure.
In regards to they intermolecular forces, how do they affect the solubility? and what are examples of these?
The molecular structure plays an important role, polar solvent/polar solute OR nonpolar solvent/ nonpolar solute.
Water (polar solvent) dissolves sugar (polar solute)
Water (polar solvent) does not dissolve oil (non-polar solute)
Oil (non-polar solute) dissolves in hexane (non-polar solvent)
Intermolecular forces drive solubility - solute-solvent interactions must be stronger than solute-solute interactions for a substance to dissolve
Is solution formation exothermic of endothermic? Explain the steps for solution formation.
When the solvent and solute mix together, energy change is required.
- The solvent and solution have to overcome intermolecular forces, this is achieved by separation of solute molecules This requires energy via heat (delta H1). Heat is then absorbed causing an endothermic reaction.
- The solvent is required to make space for the solute molecules, and therefore also requires a endothermic reaction by acquiring energy via heat (delta H2).
- The solute and solvent particles are then attracted to on another causing the formation of a solute-solvent interaction. Energy (heat delta H 3) is released through these interactions - therefore, it’s a exothermic reaction.
What makes molecules polar and nonpolar?
The uneven distribution of elections
Polar molecules are those that possess regions of positive and negative charge. Water is an example of a polar material. The type of bonds it has, when coupled with its shape, gives one end of the molecule a slight positive charge (the hydrogen end) and the other a slight negative charge (the oxygen end). These charges are attracted to the charges on other polar molecules.
Nonpolar molecules are those that do not possess regions of positive and negative charge. Ethane is an example of a nonpolar material. The type of bonds it has, when coupled with its shape, leaves the molecule with no regions of charge. Generally, the more carbon and hydrogen atoms a molecule has, the less polar (more nonpolar) it will be.
What makes a molecular polar in solubility?
The –OH group is polar and can engage in hydrogen bonding with water
Carbon chains are nonpolar and typically insoluble in water. - e longer the carbon chain gets, the more nonpolar character the molecule
exhibits
Water for example - is polar molecule. Had electronegativity (draw electrons to its side) The
- OH group is polar and engage with hydrogen bonding with water.
Carbon chains are non-polar and insoluble in water.
Does a polar solute dissolve in a polar solvent?
Yes, for example - water, because its molecules are
attracted to the polar water molecules ultimately lowering of energy (enthalpy).
Does nonpolar solute dissolve in nonpolar solvent?
Yes, because the dispersion forces are of comparable strength
- no change in enthalpy but molecules being mixed up (dissolved) is more
probable - entropy (increased probability) is the driving force here
Give an example of a miscible solution and immiscible solution?
ethanol and water - miscible
Oil and water - immiscible
What do Ionic solids consist of?
cations and anions in a repeating orderly arrangement called a crystal lattice.
are ionic solids charge positive, negative or neutral?
An ionic solid is electrically neutral – the number of positive charges must balance the number of negative charges.
What happens to ionic solids when dissolved in water? and are all ionic solids soluable in water?
Ions become aquated (surrounded by water molecules) and are no longer associated with each other.
All have a varying degree of solubility in water, Ionic compounds dissociate into their constituent ions when
dissolved in water.
dissolve in water when the ion-dipole
attractions overcome both ion-ion and dipole-dipole
attractions.
What is the formula for concentration?
C = amount of solute/volume of solution
Molar concentration (M or mol L-1) = moles of solute per litre of solution.
What some examples are “always soluble” ionic compounds?
All compounds with
ammonium or alkali metal ions
NH4+, Li+, Na+, K+, Rb+, Cs+
All compounds with the
following anions:
NO3
− and ethanoate (acetate)
CH3CO2-
What some examples are “mostly soluble” ionic compounds?
All compounds of Cl −, Br −, I −
except with Ag+, Pb2+, Hg2^2+
All compounds of SO4
2 −except with Pb2+, Ca2+, Sr2+, Ba2+, Hg2^2+
What some examples are “mostly insoluble” ionic compounds?
All compounds of PO4
3−, CO32−, S 2-except with ammonium or alkali metal ions
All compounds of OH −
except with ammonium or alkali metal ions.
What is a saturated solution?
A saturated solution is one in which no more of the solute can be dissolved, at
that temperature.
If further amounts of solid are added beyond that maximum, then a dynamic
equilibrium will exist between the solid and ions in solution, but the concentration
of ions in solution will remain at the maximum possible, but will not go beyond it.
What is molar solubility? and can is be used to calculate Ksp
Molar solubility (s) is the molar concentration of a salt that is dissolved in its saturated solution
Molar solubility of pure solutions can be used to calculate Ksp (and vice
versa) assuming that all of the salt that dissolves is 100% dissociated into
its ions
What is the van’t Hoff Factor?
The van’t Hoff factor is the ratio between the concentration of particles produced when the substance is dissolved, and the concentration of a substance as calculated from its mass, c.
What is the van’t Hoff factor for most non-electrolytes such as surcrose?
dissolved in water have a van’ t
Hoff factor of 1.
What is the van’t Hoff factor for ionic compounds such as Nacl dissolved in water?
the van’t Hoff factor
is equal to the number of ions produced upon dissolution.
* The van’t Hoff factor i = 2 for 100 % dissociation of NaCl.
In relation to the van’t hoffs factor, when does ion pairing occur?
occurs to some extent in electrolyte solutions of high concentration resulting in a lower van’t Hoff factor. Some oppositely charged ions form closely
associated pairs, which behave more like they were single molecules.