Solvation & Dissociation

What is the process in which a solute breaks down into ions or atoms during dissolving?

• solvation

• dissolution

• dissociation

• condensation

Which of the following substances dissociates into 3 ions when dissolved in water?

• CO₂

• LiCl

• CuCl₂

• H₂O

Which of the following substances dissociates into 2 ions when dissolved in water?

• CO₂

• LiCl

• CuCl₂

• CO

____________ is the process whereby particles of a solvent completely surround the particles of a solute, disperse them throughout the solvent particles, and hold them in solution.

• solvation

• immisciblation

• dissolution

• saturation

What attracts the negative ions of salt during dissociation?

• Negative ends of water

• Positive ends of water

• Neutral ends of water

• Positive ions of salt

What is the final outcome of the dissociation process?

• All ions are combined

• All ions are separated

• All ions are dissolved

• All ions are evaporated

Which part of water attracts positive ions of salt?

• Hydrogen ends

• Oxygen ends

• Neutral ends

• Both ends

What is the initial step in the dissociation of ionic compounds?

• Heating the solution

• Attracting ions with water

• Evaporating the solution

• Mixing the solution

What type of compounds are electrolytes?

• Covalent compounds

• Ionic compounds

• Metallic compounds

• Organic compounds

Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects the rate of dissolving?

• Solute size

• Solvent temperature

• Stirring the solution

• Color of the solute