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Details Title: Solutions Key Terms Description: Chapter 13 Key Terms Total Flash Cards: 23 Created: 03/16/2004 08:34:56	To study from this set of flash cards, or to create your own your own study flash cards, register HERE. If you are already a registered user, CLICK HERE.
Cards Term Colloid Definition A mixture consisting of particles that are intermediate in size between those in solutions and suspensions forming miztures known as colloid dispersions. Term Electrolyte Definition A substance that dissolves in water to give a solution that conducts electric current. Term Nonelectrolyte Definition A substance that dissolves in water to give a solution that does not conduct an electric current. Term Soluble Definition Capable of being dissolved. Term Solute Definition The substance dissolved in a solution. Term Solution Definition A homogeneous mixture of two or more substances in a single phase. Term Solvent Definition The dissolving medium in a solution. Term Suspension Definition A mixture in which the particles in the solvent are so large that they settle out unless the mixture is constantly stirred or agitated. Term Effervescence Definition The rapid escape of a gas from the liquid in which it is dissolved. Term Heat of Solution Definition The net amount of energy absorbed as heat during a chemical reaction. Term Henry's Law Definition The solubility of a gas in a liquid is directly proportional to the partial pressure of that gas on the surface of the liquid. Term Hydration Definition A solution process with water as the solvent. Term Immiscible Definition Liquid solutes and solvents that are not soluble in each other. Term Miscible Definition Liquid solvents and solutes that are able to dissolve freely in one another in any proportion. Term Saturated Solution Definition A solution that contains the maximum amount of dissolved solute. Term Solubility Definition The amount of a substance required to form a saturated solution with a specific amount of solvent at a specified temperature. Term Solvated Definition A solute particle that is surrounded by solvent molecules. Term Solution Equilibrium Definition The physical state in which the opposing processes of dissolution and crystallization of a solute occur at equal rates. Term Supersaturated Solution Definition A solution that contains more dissolved solute than a saturated solution contains under the same conditions. Term Unsaturated Solution Definition A solution that contains less solute than a saturated solution under the exsisting conditions. Term Concentration Definition A measure of the amount of solute in a given amount of solvent or solution. Term Molality Definition The concentration of a solution expressed in moles of solute per kilogram of solvent. Term Molarity Definition The number of moles of solute in one liter of solution.