Understanding Solutions and Solubility

What property of water allows it to dissolve many ionic compounds?

• Nonpolarity

• Polarity

• High density

• Low boiling point

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TX.112.43.C.11.A.

Which term describes a solution that contains the maximum amount of dissolved solute at a given temperature?

• Unsaturated

• Saturated

• Supersaturated

• Dilute

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TX.112.43.C.11.B.

What is the effect of increasing temperature on the solubility of most solid solutes in water?

• Decreases solubility

• Increases solubility

• No effect

• Solubility becomes zero

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TX.112.43.C.11.C.

What is the unit for expressing the concentration of a solution in terms of molarity?

• grams per liter

• moles per liter

• liters per mole

• grams per mole

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TX.112.43.C.11.E.

Which formula is used to calculate the dilution of a solution using molarity?

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TX.112.43.C.11.F.

Which of the following best describes an electrolyte?

• A solution that does not conduct electricity

• A solution that conducts electricity due to the presence of ions

• A solution that is always saturated

• A solution that contains only nonpolar molecules

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TX.112.43.C.11.B.

What is the main reason water is called the "universal solvent"?

• It is nonpolar

• It can dissolve both polar and nonpolar substances equally

• Its polarity allows it to dissolve many substances

• It has a high boiling point

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TX.112.43.C.11.A.

Which factor does NOT affect the rate at which a solid solute dissolves in a solvent?

• Temperature

• Surface area

• Agitation (stirring)

• Color of the solute

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TX.112.43.C.11.C.

A solution contains 2 moles of NaCl dissolved in 1 liter of water. What is its molarity?

• 0.5 M

• 1 M

• 2 M

• 4 M

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TX.112.43.C.11.E.

Which of the following is a nonelectrolyte?

• NaCl solution

• HCl solution

• KOH solution

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TX.112.43.C.11.B.