Aqueous Solutions

An electrolyte solution conducts electricity because it contains __________.

ions

The process of separating positive and negative ions in solution is called __________.

dissociation

Salts that dissolve well and produce high ion concentrations are called __________.

strong electrolytes

Molecular compounds do not form __________ in water.

ions

When an ionic compound dissolves in water, it is attracted to __________ molecules.

water

Ksp is known as the __________ product constant.

solubility

A saturated solution contains some __________ solid.

undissolved

For salts like AB, the Ksp expression is written as Ksp = __________.

(solubility)²

If the product of the ion concentrations exceeds the Ksp value, __________ forms.

precipitate

The amount of solute that can dissolve in a specific volume of solvent is known as __________.

solubility

Hard water is characterized by the presence of __________ ions at high concentrations.

Ca2+, Mg2+, or Fe2+

Qualitative analysis can help identify unknown __________ in a solution.

ions

The presence of a common ion in solution generally __________ the solubility of a solute.

decreases

To increase the solubility of Ag2CO3, one can remove __________ ions from the solution.

Ag+

Strong acids completely __________ in solution.

ionize

The terms soluble and low solubility refer to the amounts of solute that dissolve at __________ temperature.

room

Salts with Alkali and ammonium ions are generally __________.

soluble

In the net ionic equation, only the ions that take part in the reaction are shown, while ions that do not participate are called __________ ions.

spectator