AP®︎ Chemistry: Topic 3.8 Flashcards

Master key terms and definitions for Topic 3.8 of AP Chemistry – Representations of Solutions to help you prep for quizzes and the AP exam.


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Particulate Representation of a Solution

Definition

A particle-level diagram showing component amounts, distribution, and interactions in a solution.

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Particulate Representation of a Solution
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A particle-level diagram showing component amounts, distribution, and interactions in a solution.

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Solute and Solvent
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The dissolved substance and the dissolving medium, respectively.

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Representing Concentration in Particulate Diagrams
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Show concentration by the number of solute particles per equal volume of solution.

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Dilute, Concentrated, and Saturated Solutions
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Dilute has few solute particles, concentrated has many, saturated has the maximum dissolved amount.

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Equal-Volume Comparison in Solution Diagrams
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Concentrations should be compared using the same volume so particle counts are meaningful.

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Hydrogen Bonding in Solution Diagrams
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An attraction between H bonded to N, O, or F and a lone pair on N, O, or F.

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Solvation Shell
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A layer of solvent molecules surrounding and stabilizing a dissolved particle.

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Electrolyte and Nonelectrolyte
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One forms ions in water and conducts electricity; the other forms no ions and does not.

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Strong and Weak Electrolytes
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One dissociates completely into ions in water; the other dissociates only partially.

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Dissociation
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The separation of an ionic compound or electrolyte into ions in solution.

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Molecular Solute Representation in Water
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Show intact molecules, with water oriented toward polar regions if intermolecular attractions exist.

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Ion-Dipole Interactions in Water
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An ion attracts polar water molecules, with oxygen toward cations and hydrogens toward anions.

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Ionic vs Molecular Solute Representation
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Ionic solutes separate into ions, while molecular solutes remain intact particles in solution.

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