So l ut i ons
Solute
“Like Dissolves Like”
Solubility Trends
Therefore…
Solubility Chart
Saturation of Solutions
Definition of Electrolytes and Nonelectrolytes
Electrolytes vs. Nonelectrolytes
Try to classify the following substances as electrolytes or nonelectrolytes…
Answers to Electrolytes
Ionic Compounds “Dissociate”
Ions tend to stay in solution where they can conduct a current rather than re-forming a solid.
Some covalent compounds IONIZE in solution
Strong acids such as HCl are completely ionized in solution.
Weak acids such as lactic acid usually ionize less than 5% of the time.
Because of the carboxyl group, organic acids are sometimes called “carboxylic acids”.