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MCAT Chemistry 04: Solutions
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05/27/2009

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What are two characteristics of an ideal solution?
Definition
  • Solute molecules are completely separated by solvent molecules such that no interaction occurs between them.
  • Solute & solvent-similar size bonding properties & size
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London dispersion forces
Definition
Weak intermolecular bonds between nonpolar molecules resulting from instantaneous dipole moments
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Electrolyte
Definition
Compound that produces ion in aqueous solution
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What are the three steps of the formation of solution?
Definition
  • Breaking of intermolecular bonds between solute molecules
  • Breaking of intermolecular bonds between solvent molecules
  • Formation of intermolecular bonds between the solvent and solute molecules
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What is indicated by the heat of solution?
Definition
  • Positive-weaker intermolecular bonds formed
  • Negative-stronger intermolecular bonds formed
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Vapor pressure
Definition
Pressure needed to bring liquid and gas phases of a compound to equilibrium
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What is the difference between a volatile and nonvolatile solute?
Definition
  • Nonvolatile solute-solute without vapor pressure
  • Volatile solute-solute with vapor pressure
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How is vapor pressure tied to heat of solution?
Definition
  • Negative-lower vapor pressure (stronger bonds)
  • Positive-higher vapor pressure (weaker bonds)
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Solubility product
Definition
Equilibrium constant of a solvation reaction
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What factor affects the solubility product?
Definition
Temperature
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What is solubility?
Definition
Maximum number of moles of the solute that can dissolve in solution
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Common ion effect
Definition
Disturbance to equilibrium resulting from the addition of an ion in the equilibrium expression
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Solubility: CASHnGIA
Definition
  • Chlorates
  • Acetates
  • Sulfates-except Ca, Ba, Sr (CBS)
  • Halogens-except CBS + Hb, Ag, Pb (HAPpy)
  • Nitrates
  • Group IA metals
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How does increasing temperature affect the solubility of salts and gases?

Definition
  • Salt-increase
  • Gases-decrease
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How do Raoult's Law and Henry's Law apply to an ideally dilute solution?
Definition
  • Raoult's Law-describes solvent
  • Henry's Law-describes solute
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