Solutions in Chemistry: Types, Properties, and Applications

Question 1

Which of the following accurately describes the nature of solutions?

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Solutions can be either homogeneous or heterogeneous mixtures.

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Solutions are always transparent and colorless.

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All solutions have the same concentration.

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Solutions always contain more than one substance.

Question 2

A solution with a concentration of 0.1 M contains:

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0.1 moles of solute per liter of solution

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0.1 grams of solute per liter of solution

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0.1 milliliters of solute per liter of solution

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0.1 kilograms of solute per liter of solution

Question 3

Which property of solutions depends solely on the number of solute particles present, regardless of their identity?

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Boiling point elevation

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Color

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Density

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Solubility

Question 4

A heterogeneous solution exhibits:

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Different compositions in different parts of the solution.

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Uniform composition throughout the solution.

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Only one type of substance present.

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Transparency throughout the solution.

Question 5

Which condition can lead to an unsaturated solution?

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Lowering the solution's pressure

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Adding more solute

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Raising the solution's temperature

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Adding an inert gas to the solution

Question 6

Which technique is suitable for separating components of a homogeneous solution?

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Chromatography

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Filtration

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Distillation

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Centrifugation

Question 7

When comparing two solutions, the one with a higher solute concentration is said to be:

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More concentrated

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More dilute

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Less concentrated

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Equally concentrated

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a defining characteristic of a homogeneous solution?

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Crystalline appearance

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Uniform composition throughout

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No visible particles under magnification

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Same concentration at all points

Question 9

Which of the following factors does NOT influence the solubility of a solute in a solvent?

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Volume of solvent

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Temperature

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Nature of solute and solvent

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Surface area of solute

Question 10

Which colligative property is used to determine the molecular weight of a solute?

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Freezing point depression

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Boiling point elevation

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Osmotic pressure

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Vapor pressure lowering

Question 11

A 2.0 molal solution of sucrose (C12H22O11) in water has a freezing point of:

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Lower than the freezing point of pure water

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Higher than the freezing point of pure water

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Equal to the freezing point of pure water

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Cannot be determined without additional information

Question 12

Which of the following solutions would have the lowest osmotic pressure?

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0.2 M glucose solution

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0.2 M NaCl solution

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0.2 M CaCl2 solution

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0.2 M Al2(SO4)3 solution

Question 13

A heterogeneous mixture is formed when:

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The solute particles are visible and dispersed throughout the solvent

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The solute and solvent are uniformly mixed

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The solute is completely dissolved in the solvent

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The concentration of the solute is the same throughout the mixture

Question 14

Which of the following is a SI unit of concentration?

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Moles per liter

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Moles per kilogram

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Liters per mole

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Kilograms per mole

Question 15

A solution containing 20 g of glucose (C6H12O6) in 500 g of water is:

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0.111 M

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0.222 M

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1.11 M

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2.22 M

Question 16

In the medical field, solutions play a crucial role. Provide an example of a solution and explain how its properties contribute to its specific application.

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A sugar solution used for intravenous fluids

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A salt solution used for wound cleaning

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An alcohol solution used for skin disinfection

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An oil-based solution used for massage

Question 17

Which of the following units express the concentration of a solute as the number of moles of solute per liter of solution?

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Molarity (M)

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Molality (m)

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Normality (N)

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Parts per million (ppm)

Question 18

What is the term for a heterogeneous mixture with a particle size between 1 nm and 1000 nm that scatters light due to the size of its dispersed particles?

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Colloid

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Solution

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Suspension

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Emulsion

Question 19

Colligative properties of solutions are primarily dependent on which characteristic?

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Concentration of the solution

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Nature of the solute

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Identity of the solvent

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Temperature of the solution

Question 20

A solution with a concentration of 0.1 M contains:

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0.1 moles of solute per 1000 g of solution

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0.1 moles of solute per 100 g of solvent

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1 mole of solute per 1000 g of solvent

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1 mole of solute per 100 g of solution

Question 21

Which of the following is a characteristic of a dilute solution?

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Low solute concentration

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High solute concentration

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High solvent concentration

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Low boiling point

Question 22

What is the process of separating a solid from a liquid solution using a semipermeable membrane called?

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Dialysis

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Filtration

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Distillation

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Evaporation

Question 23

Which of the following is a common example of a colloid?

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Milk

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Salt water

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Air

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Sand in water

Question 24

According to the International System of Units (SI), what is the unit of solubility?

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Mole per kilogram (mol/kg)

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Mole per liter (M)

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Gram per liter (g/L)

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Gram per kilogram (g/kg)

Question 25

Which factor would accelerate the dissolution rate of a solid solute in a liquid solvent?

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Enlarging the solute's surface area

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Lowering the solvent's temperature

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Slowing down the solution's stirring

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Introducing an inert gas into the solution

Question 26

Identify the option that does NOT represent a type of solution:

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Solid dissolved in a gas

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Gas dissolved in a liquid

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Solid dissolved in a liquid

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Liquid dissolved in a solid (e.g., gelatin)

Question 27

Which concentration unit expresses the amount of solute in moles per kilogram of solvent?

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Molality

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Molarity

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Mass percent

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Volume percent

Question 28

Which property of solutions is NOT considered a colligative property?

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Solution color

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Boiling point elevation

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Freezing point depression

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Vapor pressure lowering

Question 29

What is the process of dissolving a solid solute in a liquid solvent called?

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Dissolution

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Precipitation

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Crystallization

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Filtration

Question 30

A solution with a pH value of 7 is classified as:

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Neutral

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Acidic

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Basic

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Amphoteric

Question 31

Which of the following chemical reactions results in the formation of a solution?

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Neutralization

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Combustion

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Precipitation

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Oxidation-reduction

Question 32

Calculate the molarity of a solution containing 0.2 moles of solute dissolved in 2 liters of solution:

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0.2 M

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0.01 M

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0.1 M

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1 M

Question 33

Compared to the pure solvent, the freezing point of a solution is expected to be:

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Lower

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Higher

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Unchanged

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Unpredictable

Question 34

In a 10% (w/v) aqueous solution of NaCl, the solute is:

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NaCl

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H2O

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NaOH

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HCl

Question 35

Which of the following is NOT a type of intermolecular force?

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Covalent bonding

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Hydrogen bonding

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Dipole-dipole interaction

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Ion-dipole interaction

Question 36

The pH of a 0.1 M solution of HCl is:

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1

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2

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3

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4

Question 37

A solution that contains the maximum amount of solute that it can dissolve at a given temperature is called a:

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Saturated solution

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Dilute solution

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Supersaturated solution

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Unsaturated solution

Question 38

The laboratory technique used to separate a solid from a liquid using a filter paper is called:

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Filtration

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Decantation

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Evaporation

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Centrifugation

Question 39

The molarity of a solution containing 0.1 moles of NaCl dissolved in 1 liter of water is:

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0.1 M

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0.05 M

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0.5 M

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1 M

Question 40

Which of the following is **not** a colligative property of solutions?

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Density

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Boiling point elevation

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Freezing point depression

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Osmotic pressure

Question 41

Which type of solution results when a solvent is added to a solute until no more solute dissolves?

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Saturated

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Unsaturated

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Supersaturated

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Concentrated

Question 42

The process of separating a solute from a solvent using a semipermeable membrane is known as:

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Dialysis

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Osmosis

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Diffusion

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Filtration

Question 43

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an ideal solution?

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Strong intermolecular interactions between components

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No volume change upon mixing

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No heat change upon mixing

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Components obey Raoult's law

Question 44

The units of molarity (M) are:

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moles per liter ( (mol/L))

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moles per kilogram ( (mol/kg) )

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grams per liter ( (g/L) )

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kilograms per mole ( (kg/mol) )

Question 45

Which solution contains the highest molar concentration of solute?

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1.0 M NaCl

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5% (w/v) NaCl

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0.1 M NaCl

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100 mM NaCl

Question 46

Which colligative property describes the phenomenon where the boiling point of a solution is elevated compared to the pure solvent?

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Boiling point elevation

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Freezing point depression

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Vapor pressure lowering

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Osmotic pressure

Question 47

Which of the following is a type of intermolecular force that contributes to the stability of solutions?

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Hydrogen bonding

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Ionic bonding

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Metallic bonding

Question 48

What is the term for a solution that contains less solute than it can normally dissolve at a given temperature?

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Unsaturated solution

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Concentrated solution

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Supersaturated solution

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Saturated solution

Question 49

Which process describes the movement of solvent molecules across a semipermeable membrane from an area of high solvent concentration to an area of low solvent concentration?

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Osmosis

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Reverse osmosis

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Effusion

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Diffusion

Question 50

What is the unit of concentration that expresses the number of moles of solute per liter of solution?

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Molarity (M)

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Parts per million (ppm)

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Percentage by mass (%)

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Molality (m)

Question 51

Which of these factors DOES NOT significantly affect the solubility of a solid solute in a liquid solvent?

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Pressure

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Temperature

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Surface area of the solute

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Nature of the solute and solvent

Question 52

Which equation correctly represents the calculation of molality (m) of a solution?

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Molality (m) = Moles of solute / Mass of solvent (kg)

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Mass fraction = Mass of solute / Mass of solution

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Molarity (M) = Moles of solute / Volume of solution (L)

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Molarity (M) = Mass of solute / Volume of solution (L)

Question 53

A saturated solution is best defined as one in which:

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No more solute can dissolve at a given temperature and pressure.

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The solute is fully dissolved and invisible.

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The solution is completely transparent.

Question 54

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of a true solution?

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It is a homogeneous mixture with particles too small to be seen or to scatter light.

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It has a cloudy appearance due to suspended particles.

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It contains particles that can be easily filtered out.

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It can separate into layers over time.

Question 55

The process of dissolving a solute in a solvent to form a solution is known as:

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Dissolution

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Neutralization

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Titration

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Precipitation