Solutions 13
Chapter Overview
Chapter 13 discusses what a solution is and how we characterize its properties and
concentrations. Background is given and appropriate calculations are shown. Practical
applications of solutions phase reactions are given and explained.
Lecture Outline
13.1 Tragedy in Cameroon
13.2 Solutions: Homogeneous Mixtures
Learning Objective: Define solution, solute, and solvent.
13.3 Solutions of Solids Dissolved in Water: How to Make Rock Candy
Learning Objective: Relate the solubility of solids in water to temperature.
A. Solubility and saturation
1. Saturated: solvent holding as much solute as it can
3. Supersaturated: solvent holding more than the maximum amount of solute
B. Electrolyte solutions: dissolved ionic solids
2. Nonelectrolyte solution
C. Solubility is temperature dependent
D. Rock candy
13.4 Solutions of Gases in Water: How Soda Pop Gets Its Fizz
13.5 Specifying Solution Concentration: Mass Percent
Learning Objective: Calculate mass percent.
Learning Objective: Use mass percent in calculations.