Understanding Solutions
What is a Solution? A solution is a well-mixed mixture. A solvent dissolves other substances. Example: water A solute is being dissolved. Example: salt
Concentration Dilute Solution – small amount of solute dissolved in the solvent Concentrated Solution – a lot of solute dissolved in the solvent.
Solubility Solubility is the measure of how much solute can dissolve in a solvent at a given temperature. Saturated solution – no more solute can dissolve
Unsaturated solution – can dissolve more solute Supersaturated – more dissolves than predicted
Factors Affecting Solubility Pressure – the higher the pressure, the more that can be dissolved Like dissolves like – the more similar the materials the easier they dissolve Temperature – the higher the temperature, the more that can be dissolved.
Ocean water is a solution
The universal solvent: Water
Types of solutionsGasGas Air (oxygen in nitrogen) GasLiquid Soda water (carbon dioxide in water) SolidLiquid Ocean water (salt in water) Solute Solvent ExampleSolidSolid Gold jewelry (copper in gold)