Chapter 5 Review: Solutions and Concentrations

Flashcards covering key vocabulary and concepts related to solutions and concentrations in chemistry.

Molarity (M)

The concentration unit defined as moles of solute per liter of solution.

Strict Stoichiometry

Refers to the method used to calculate the quantities of reactants and products in a chemical reaction.

Limiting Reactant

The reactant that is completely consumed in a chemical reaction, determining the maximum amount of product.

Dilution

The process of decreasing the concentration of a solute in a solution, usually by adding more solvent.

Solute

The substance that is dissolved in a solution.

Solvent

The substance in which the solute is dissolved to form a solution.

Concentration Units

Different ways to express the concentration of a solution, such as molarity, parts per million, and mass percent.

Strong Electrolyte

A substance that completely dissociates into ions in solution.

Conversion Factor

A ratio used to convert between units, maintaining equivalent values.

Aliquot

A portion of a larger whole, often used in the context of sample measurements.