The Chemistry of Water as a Universal Solvent Flashcard

Front

What property of water allows it to dissolve many substances?

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Polarity

Front

Which type of solute is most likely to dissolve in water? Options: Ionic compounds, Nonpolar compounds, Metals, Gases

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Ionic compounds

Front

How does temperature affect the solubility of most solid solutes in water?

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Increases with temperature

Front

What happens to the solubility of gases in water as temperature increases?

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Decreases

Front

Which of the following best describes the term 'dissociation' in the context of ionic compounds in water? Options: Formation of new compounds, Separation of ions, Evaporation of water, Condensation of solute

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Separation of ions

Front

What role do hydrogen bonds play in the properties of water as a solvent?

Back

They enhance solubility

Front

Which of the following substances is least likely to dissolve in water? Sugar, Salt, Cooking oil, Vinegar

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Cooking oil

Front

What effect does stirring have on the dissolution process?

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Increases the rate of dissolution

Front

In the context of solubility, what does 'cohesion' refer to?

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Attraction between similar molecules

Front

Which of the following factors does NOT affect the solubility of a solute in water? Particle size, Temperature, Color of the solute, Stirring

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Color of the solute