Study Guide for Physical Properties and Solubility Quiz
1. What amounts do you compare when measuring concentration?
2. How can you tell that a white powder is salt without tasting it?
3. How does temperature affect the solubility of most solids?
Vocabulary
Match each term with its definition by writing the letter of the correct definition on the
line beside the term in the left column.
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4.
dilute solution
A. a measure of how much solute can
dissolve in a solvent at a given
temperature.
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5.
concentrated solution
B. a solution that has more dissolved
solute than is predicted by its solubility
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6.
solubility
C. a solution that has so much solute that
no more dissolves.
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7.
saturated solution
D. a solution that has only a little solute.
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8.
unsaturated solution
E. a solution in which more solute can be
dissolved.
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9.
supersaturated solution
F. a solution that has a lot of solute.
Understanding Solutions
1. Compare and contrast what happens to the particles of an ionic solid and a
molecular solid when each mixes with water.
2. What are two ways that solutes affect the properties of solvents?
Vocabulary
From the list below, choose the term that best completes each sentence.
suspension
colloid
solute
solvent
solution
3. The part of a solution that is present in the smaller amount is the
__________________________________________.
4. The part of a solution that is present in the larger amount is the
_________________________________________.
5. A(n) ____________________________________ is a mixture containing small,
undissolved particles that do not settle out, but are large enough to scatter
light.
6. A mixture in which particles can be seen and easily separated by settling or
filtration is called a(n) ___________________________________.
7. A well-mixed mixture that contains a solvent and at least one solute is called
a(n) _______________________________________.
Complete the table by classifying each property as either a physical or
chemical property
Properties of Matter
Property
Physical or Chemical change?
Ability to burn
a.
Color
b.
Flexibility
c.
Ability to tarnish
d.
Ability to freeze
e.
Ability to rust
f.
Understanding Physical Change
1. What is physical change?
2. Is the following sentence true? Table sugar and table salt are
pure substances. ________________
3. Is burning a physical change? Explain why or why not.
4. Is changing a liquid to a solid a physical change? Explain.
5. Is melting chocolate a physical change? Explain.