Sunday, June 6, 2010

Solution Chemistry

A solution is a homogeneous mixture. Solvents are components present in larger amounts Solutes are componets present in smaller amounts. A solute is soluble in a solvent if it dissolves to form a homogenous mixture. A saturated solution contains as much solute as possible. An unsaturated solution can dissolve more solute. Solubility is the measure of how much solute can dissolve in a given solution (g/L, g/ml, mol/L, ppm)

Solubility is affected by heat, changing the solvent, and changing the solute.

To determine conductivity:

> if it is a metal, it is conductive, if not > if it is a solid, it is not conductive, if not > if it is an base.. > is it ionic, it is conductive, if not it isn't conductive.

-- Jael Lumba

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