Mixtures, Solutions and Salts
Solutions A solution is a mixture of two or more substances that is homogeneous at the molecular level. Homogeneous means the particles are evenly distributed.
Suspensions In a mixture called a suspension the particles can range widely in size. Muddy water, will settle when it is left still for a period of time, so it is heterogeneous
Colloids Colloids are mixtures, and look like solutions, but their particles are too small to settle to the bottom of their container over time. Examples of colloids are mayonnaise, egg whites, and gelatin.
Types of mixtures How can you tell the difference between a solution, a colloid and a suspension? Do particles settle? Will filtering separate particles? Clarity SolutionsNo Very Clear ColloidsNoOnly w/ Special Equipment Cloudy SuspensionsYes Cloudy
Solutions A solution contains at least two components: a solvent, and a solute. The solvent is the part of a mixture that is present in the greatest amount. Which of these is the solvent?
Water and solutions When the solute particles are evenly distributed throughout the solvent, we say that the solute has dissolved.
Solubility The term solubility means the amount of solute that can be dissolved in a volume of solvent.
What is a SALT? A salt is a neutral substance produced from the reaction of an acid and a base. Composed of the negative ion of an acid and the positive ion of a base. Examples: NaCl, KCl, MgSO 4
Table Salt (NaCl)
Potassium Chloride (KCl) Used for making fertilizers
Magnesium sulfate (MgSO 4 ) MgSO > Mg 2+ + SO 4 2- Used in fertilizer to increase Mg in the soil. Also used in bath salts to increase how well the body floats