What is a solution?
A homogeneous mixture of two or more components.
What are the components of a solution?
Solvent and Solute.
Define solvent
Component present in larger amount.
Define solute
Component present in smaller amount.
Define solubility
Maximum amount of solute dissolved in given solvent at given temperature.
What is a saturated solution?
Solution containing maximum solute dissolved at given temperature.
What is an unsaturated solution?
Solution that can dissolve more solute.
What is a supersaturated solution?
Solution containing more solute than saturated solution.
Example of solid in solid solution?
Alloys like brass.
Example of gas in liquid solution?
CO2 in soda water.
Example of liquid in liquid solution?
Alcohol in water.
Define concentration of solution
Amount of solute in given amount of solution.
Mass percentage formula
(Mass of solute / Mass of solution) × 100
Volume percentage formula
(Volume of solute / Volume of solution) × 100
Mass by volume percentage
(Mass of solute / Volume of solution) × 100
Define ppm
Parts per million concentration unit.
ppm formula
(Mass of solute / Mass of solution) × 10^6
Where ppm is used?
Very dilute solutions.
Define mole fraction
Moles of component divided by total moles.
Sum of mole fractions equals?
1
Define molarity
Moles of solute per liter of solution.
Molarity formula
M = n / V
Define molality
Moles of solute per kg of solvent.
Molality formula
m = n / mass of solvent in kg.