Solutions and pH Chapter 2
1. Solution = a mixture in which one or more Definitions: 1. Solution = a mixture in which one or more substances is distributed in another. 2. Solute = the substance dissolved in the solution 3. Solvent = substance in which the solute is dissolved
**Acids and bases are created due to dissociation. **DISSOCIATION = Breaking apart of water molecules H2O = H+ and OH- Hydrogen Ion Hydroxide Ion
If the number of HYDROGEN IONS is greater than the number of hydroxide ions, the solution is an . . . Acid H+ > OH-
If the number of HYDROXIDE IONS is greater than hydrogen ions, the solution is a . . . Base OH- > H+
Scientist have developed a Scale to compare the concentration of H+ ions to OH- Ions in Solution called the pH SCALE.
pH Scale Scale ranges from 0 to 14 0=more acidic 7=neutral 14= more basic
=Chemical substances that Buffers =Chemical substances that neutralize small amounts of either an acid or a base