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.
13.6 Specifying Solution Concentration: Molarity
Learning Objective: Calculate molarity.
A. Molarity (M) =
moles solute
13.7 Solution Dilution
13.8 Solution Stoichiometry
Learning Objective: Use volume and concentration to calculate the number of moles of
13.9 Freezing-Point Depression and Boiling-Point Elevation: Making Water Freeze Colder and
Boil Hotter
Learning Objective: Calculate molality.
13.10 Osmosis: Why Drinking Salt Water Causes Dehydration
Learning Objective: Summarize and explain the process of osmosis.
Chemical Principle Teaching Ideas
Solutions
Students usually associate solutions as liquid (usually water) with solid dissolved in it,
but in fact any two species mixed can make a solution. Give an example and show each different
combination to the students.
Solid and Water Solutions
Gas and Water Solutions
Solution Concentration
There are many different ways to express the concentration of a solution, and each of
Solution Dilution
Because adding water to a solution does not change the moles of solute, we can use the
fact that M1V1 gives an answer in the unit of moles of solute and is equal to M2V2.
Freezing-Point Depression and Boiling-Point Elevation
Why do we put antifreeze in our cars? Why do we put salt on icy roads? Why does soup
boil hotter than pure water? All of these are practical, real-world examples of these concepts and
are easy for the students to understand.
Osmosis
Skill Builder Solutions
1.00 g H O
13.2.
355 mL solution 1.04 g solution
1 mL solution
12 22 11
11.5 g C H O
100 g solution
12 22 11
= 42.5 g C H O
0.135 mol HNO
23
1 mol Na CO
Plus.
0.108 mol Na CO
3
2 mol HNO
1
13.10. Tb = m x Kb =
3.5 mol glucose
0.512 C kg solvent
1 mol glucose = 1.8 C
Suggested Demonstrations
Bring examples of each combination of solids, liquids, and gases in solutions. Explain each
example, how the solutions are of various concentrations, and how each behaves.
Ice cream is made by freezing cream using a salt-ice bath. Explain how it is made, and make
1:27, Shakhashiri, B.Z. University of Wisconsin Press, 1983.
Density and Miscibility of Liquids, Chemical Demonstrations 3:233, Shakhashiri, B.Z.
Guided Inquiry Ideas
Below are a few example questions that students answer in the guided inquiry activities provided
in the Guided Activity Workbook.
Are solids (e.g., salt) more soluble in hot water or cold water?
Trout only live in very cold mountain lakes and streams. How much oxygen is in that water
compared to the tropics?