Solutions IPC 22-23

Front

When the pressure on a solvent increases, solubility of ____ increases.

Back

gases

Front

The ability of a solute to dissolve in a solvent is called _____.

Back

Solubility

Front

When the temperature of a solvent increases, solubility of ____ increases.

Back

solids and liquids

Front

The substance doing the dissolving is called a _____.

Back

Solvent

Front

Water is known as the ___ ___ because its unique properties allow it to dissolve more substances than any other solvent.

Back

universal solvent

Front

What is a solution?

Back

A homogeneous mixture of two or more substances.

Front

What is a solute?

Back

The substance that is dissolved in a solution.

Front

What is a solvent?

Back

The substance that dissolves the solute in a solution.

Front

Define solubility in terms of temperature and pressure.

Back

Solubility is the maximum amount of solute that can dissolve in a solvent at a given temperature and pressure.

Front

What happens to the solubility of gases when temperature increases?

Back

The solubility of gases decreases with an increase in temperature.