Solutions (science)

When solution is saturated the solvent is "_____", what?

"filled"

What is a common "guideline" for predicting solubility?

"like dissolves like" meaning that if the solute and solvent are alike, it is more likely to dissolve.

Solute

A substance whose particles dissolved in a solution.

Dispersion

Breaking into small pieces and spread throughout the water.

Three physical properties of a solution that can differ from those of its solute and solvent are......?

Conductivity, freezing point, and boiling point.

Supersaturated Solution

Contains more solute than it can normally hold at a given temp.

what are three ways that substances can dissolve??

Dissociation, Dispersion, and Ionization

Solubility

The amount of a solute that dissolves in a given amount of solvent at a constant temp.

Dissociation

The process in which an ionic compound separates into ions as it dissolves

Ionization

The process in which neutral molecules gain or lose electrons.

Solvent

The substance in which the solute dissolves in.

How are gases different from solubility and temperature than solids??

Unlike most solids, gases usually become less soluble when the temperature of the solvent increases.

Solution formation is more likely to happen when...?

When the solute and solvent are either both polar or non-polar.

Saturated solution

Is one solution that contains as much solute as the solvent can hold at a given temp

Unsaturated Solution

Is one solution that holds less than the maximum that it is capable of dissolving.

What are three factors that affect the solubility of a solute?

Polarity of the solvent, temperature, and pressure.

What are some ways solutions can be described as?

Saturated, unsaturated, and supersaturated.

What is the bad thing about Supersaturated Solutions?

Supersaturated solutions are very unstable.

What are some factors that can affect the rate of dissolving?

Temp. Surface Area Stirring