Solutions
Solutions
Mathematicians have
Problems,
But Chemists have Solutions
Solute
A solute is the dissolved substance
in a solution. (the substance there is
less of)
Salt in salt water Sugar in soda drinks
Carbon dioxide in soda drinks
Solven
t
A solvent is the dissolving medium
in a solution. (the substance there
is Water
more in
of)
salt water Water in soda
Solution Examples
Solvent State Solute State Example
g g oxygen in nitrogen
l s saline
l l ethanol in water
l g soda
s s alloys
s l dental filling
Classification
Solutions of Matter
are
homogeneou
s mixtures
Colligative Properties
nonpolar grease
remover
“Unlike Polarity Cannot Dissolve Unlike”
Vinegar & oil dressing will separate. Shake well before using!
Solubility
(qualitative)
Unsaturated Saturated
Supersaturated Sodium Acetate Solution
Solubility Trends
The solubility of solids generally
increases with temperature.
The rate of dissolving of solids
increases with temperature
The rate at which solids dissolve
increases with increasing surface
area of the solid.
The solubility of gases decreases
with increases in temperature.
The solubility of gases increases
with the pressure above the
solution.
Therefore…
Solids tend to dissolve best when:
o Heated
o Stirred
o Ground into small particles
mol = M
L
Since the most common solvent,
water, has a density of 1 kg/L, one
kilogram of water is the same as
one liter of water!