3-1: The Nature of Solutions and Their Properties (Quizlet)

What is a solution?

A homogeneous mixture of two or more substances.

What are the two components of a solution?

Solute and solvent.

What is the role of the solute in a solution?

The solute is the dissolved substance.

What is the role of the solvent in a solution?

The solvent is the dissolving medium.

In a sugar solution, which component is the solute?

Sugar.

In a sugar solution, which component is the solvent?

Water.

What state of matter generally dictates the state of a solution?

The state of the solvent.

What is an aqueous solution?

A liquid solution that uses water as the solvent.

What is an example of a gaseous solution?

Air, which is a mixture of nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other gases.

What is an example of a liquid solution that contains a gas?

Carbonated drinks, which contain carbon dioxide in water.

What is an example of a liquid solution that contains two liquids?

Rubbing alcohol, which is composed of isopropyl alcohol and water.

What is an example of a solid solution?

Brass, which is an alloy of copper and zinc.

What are miscible liquids?

Liquids that can be mixed to form a solution.

What are immiscible liquids?

Liquids that cannot be mixed to form a solution.

What is the process of dissolving a gas in a liquid called?

Mixing.

What is a solid solution composed of mercury and silver called?

Dental amalgam.

What is the composition of seawater?

Sodium chloride, magnesium chloride, and other salts in water.

What is the significance of the state of solute and solvent in a solid solution?

In solid solutions, solute atoms are dispersed throughout the atomic or molecular arrangement of the solid solvent.

What is the main component of brass?

Copper.

What is the main component of rubbing alcohol?

Isopropyl alcohol.

What is the main component of vinegar?

Acetic acid in water.