Unit 4 Solutions and Gases Flashcards
What are the two parts of a solution?
solute and solvent
Define solute
The substance in lesser quantity
Define solvent
The substance in greater quantity
What is solvation?
When the solvent surround the solute particles
Define homogenous solution
A solution where the solute particles are distributed evenly throughout the solvent
What is ionization or dissociation?
When an ionic bond breaks to form ions in a solution
Define solubility
When a substance dissolves in water at a given temperature
When will a precipitate form?
When a substance has low solubility
What are the different ways to write a chemical equation?
- Word equations
- Chemical equations
- Ionic equations
- Net ionic equations
What is a spectator ion?
An ion that is the same (including state of matter) on the product and the reactant side
Define concentration
The amount a solute is able to dissolve in a solvent
Define unsaturated
More solute may dissolve at the given temperature
Define saturated
No more solute may dissolve at the given temperature
Define miscible
no limit for dissolving
Define immiscible
no dissolving will occur
What is the symbol for molarity and does molatiry represent?
Symbol : M
moles of solute per liter of solution (mol/L or mol dm^-3)