How Substances Dissolve (VCE SSCE Chemistry): Quizzes
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In a solution, what is the liquid in which a substance dissolves called?
In a solution, what is the liquid in which a substance dissolves called?
Solvent
Which characteristic describes all solutions?
Which characteristic describes all solutions?
Homogeneous throughout
For a substance to dissolve, Force C must be similar to or greater than what?
For a substance to dissolve, Force C must be similar to or greater than what?
Forces A and B
According to 'like dissolves like', what will polar solvents dissolve?
According to 'like dissolves like', what will polar solvents dissolve?
Polar or ionic substances
Which pair of liquids are miscible?
Which pair of liquids are miscible?
Ethanol and water
What are the three main ways compounds dissolve in water?
What are the three main ways compounds dissolve in water?
H-bonds, ionisation, dissociation
What is the key difference between ionisation and dissociation?
What is the key difference between ionisation and dissociation?
New ions vs existing ions
When dissolves in water, what ion forms when joins ?
When dissolves in water, what ion forms when joins ?
How do water molecules orient around positive ions when they become hydrated?
How do water molecules orient around positive ions when they become hydrated?
O atoms toward ion
Why are some ionic compounds like insoluble in water?
Why are some ionic compounds like insoluble in water?
Ionic bonds >> ion-dipole forces