Unit 5 Flashcards
Define solvent
Able to dissolve other substances
Define solute
The minor component (smaller 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 the whole tablet)
- stirring the solution
If you have 80 milliliters of 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 chemically combine
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 temperature the solubility increases
Why is water described as a polar substance?
- a positive end and a negative end
* 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?
Is a measure of how acidic or basic a substance is
Give characteristics of an acid
- acids taste sour
- acids react strongly with metals
- pH level 0-6
When you combine an acid and base, what happens? Ex. Antacids and HCI.
Acids mixed with bases neutralize each other
What is a neutral solutions pH
pH of 7
What is acid rain?
Acid rain is a rain or any for any form of precipitation that is unusually acidic, meaning that it posses elevated levels of hydrogen ions. (Low pH)
