Acid Base Reactions
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Chemistry [1]
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AP Chemistry [2]
Chemistry 1210: Introduction to General Chemistry Dr. Gina M. Florio 20 Sept. 2012 Jespersen, Brady, Hyslop Chapter 5A Molecular View of Reactions in Aqueous Solution A solution is a homogeneous mixture in which the two or more components mix freely. The solvent is taken as the component present in the largest amount. A solute is any substance dissolved in the solvent. Definitions CH. 5.1 Example of a Solution Formation of a solution of iodine molecules in ethyl alcohol where ethyl alcohol is the solvent and iodine the solute: CH. 5.1 Crystal of I2 placed in ethanol: A solution of I2 in ethanol: Properties of Solutions: Qualitative Composition The relative amounts of solute and solvent are often given without specifying the actual quantities.