Classifying Solutions

Refer to pages 354-358

What is a Solution?
A solution is a homogenous mixture of two

or more substances.
Homogenous means that the mixture has a

uniform composition throughout.

Solutions contain solutes and solvents

What are Solutes and

Solvents?
Solvents:
The component of the solution that is present

in the greatest amount

Solutes:
The component of the solution that is being

dissolved into the solvent. (The solute is

present in the smallest amount)

Aqueous Solutions
Aqueous solutions are solutions that

contain water
(aq) represents aqueous solutions in
chemical equations

Types of Solutions
Solutions can be formed from a solvent and

a solute in any state (solid, liquid, and gas)

See table 8.1 on page 355 for reference

What is Solubility?
Solubility is the maximum amount of solute

that will dissolve in a given quantity of

solvent at a specific temperature
Solubility can be described as:
Soluble: if more than 1g of solute will

dissolve in 100 mL of solvent

Sparingly Soluble: if the solute has a
solubility between 0.1g and 1g per 100 mL of
solvent
Insoluble: if less than 0.1g of the solute will
dissolve in the solvent

Saturated, Unsaturated, and

Supersaturated Solutions
Solutions can have varying levels of

saturation:
A saturated solution is a solution that cannot

dissolve any more solute

An unsaturated solution is a solution that can
still dissolve more solute
A supersaturated solution is a solution that
contains more of the dissolved material than
could be dissolved by the solvent under a
different circumstance.