Chapter 12 Quiz

What is a solution?

• A liquid mixture of two or more substances.

• A type of mathematical equation.

• A means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation.

• A temporary fix that does not fully solve the problem.

What are the three components of a solution?

• solute, solvent, and solvent

• solvent, solute, and solvent

• solution, solute, and solvent

• solute, solvent, and solution

Define solute.

• A substance that is dissolved in a solute to form a solvent.

• A substance that is not dissolved in a solvent.

• A substance that is mixed with a solvent but does not form a solution.

• A substance that is dissolved in a solvent to form a solution.

Define solvent.

• A solvent is a substance that separates a solute, resulting in a solution.

• A solvent is a substance that evaporates a solute, resulting in a solution.

• A solvent is a substance that dissolves a solute, resulting in a solution.

• A solvent is a substance that solidifies a solute, resulting in a solution.

What is the difference between a solute and a solvent?

• A solute is a solid substance, while a solvent is a liquid substance.

• A solute is the substance being dissolved, while a solvent is the substance doing the dissolving.

• A solute and a solvent are the same thing.

• A solute is the substance doing the dissolving, while a solvent is the substance being dissolved.

What is a homogeneous mixture?

• A homogeneous mixture is a mixture that can be separated into its components easily.

• A homogeneous mixture is a mixture that has a non-uniform composition throughout.

• A homogeneous mixture is a mixture that contains only one substance.

• A homogeneous mixture is a mixture that has a uniform composition throughout.

What is a heterogeneous mixture?

• A heterogeneous mixture is a mixture that consists of substances that are chemically combined.

• A heterogeneous mixture is a mixture that consists of invisible substances or phases.

• A heterogeneous mixture is a mixture that consists of visibly different substances or phases.

• A heterogeneous mixture is a mixture that consists of only one substance.

What is molality?

• Molality

• Mole fraction

• Molecular weight

• Molarity

What is the definition of solubility?

• The ability of a solute to dissolve in a solvent.

• The ability of a solvent to dissolve a solute.

• The ability of a solute to evaporate from a solvent.

• The ability of a solvent to evaporate a solute.

What is the difference between a solution and a suspension?

• A solution is a homogeneous mixture, while a suspension is a heterogeneous mixture.

• A solution is a heterogeneous mixture, while a suspension is a homogeneous mixture.

• A solution contains only one substance, while a suspension contains multiple substances.

• A solution contains multiple substances, while a suspension contains only one substance.