Unit 5 Flashcards
Define solvent
Able to dissolve other substances.
Define solute
The minor component (small amount) in a solution, dissolved in the solvent.
Define solubility
Referring to the ability for a given substance, the solute, to dissolve in a solvent.
Name 3 things that can increase the rate of solubility
Increase temperature.
Smaller particles (crushed tablet compared to a whole tablet).
Stirring the solution.
If you have 80 milliliter soft vinegar and you add 20 milliliters of water. In this solution, the water is identified as what part of the solution?
The water would be the solute because it is the smaller amount.
Is the process of dissolving a solute In a solvent a chemical reaction or a physical reaction? Explain why.
Physical change because the parts never chemical change.
Why is water described as the universal solvent?
The unequal sharing of electrons between oxygen and hydrogen.
Explain what happens to solubility when you increase the temperature.
As you increase the temperature the solubility increases.
Why is water described as a polar Substance?
A positive end and a negative end equals positive charge.
What most impacts whether a substance will dissolve in water?
Polarity ( if it is polar it will dissolve,if non polar will not dissolve).
What is a PH level?
It is a measure of how acidic or base a substance is.
Give characteristics of an acid.
Acids tastes bitter.
Acids react strongly with metals.
PH level 0-6.
When you combine an acid and base what happens (examples: antacids and HCI)
Acids mixed with bases neutralize each other.
What is neutral solutions PH?
PH of 7.
A liquid with a PH of 3.0 is how many times more acidic than one with a PH of 4.0.
Ten times.
