2.notes On Factors Affecting Solvation
2.notes On Factors Affecting Solvation
2.notes On Factors Affecting Solvation
Solvation Process:
Occurs when solute and solvent particles come in contact with each other to form a solution.
Electrolytes – a compound that conducts electric current when it dissolves in water – all ionic compounds are
electrolytes.
Nonelectrolyte – substance that dissolves in water to make a solution, but does not conduct an electric
current.
o Nonpolar molecules, most covalent compounds, will dissolve in nonpolar solvents like Carbon
Tetrachloride (CCl4) and Toluene (C6H5CH3)
Let’s practice some together: Will the following compounds dissolve more likely in H 2O or CCl4?
o NaCl: _____
o I2: _____
o Ethanol(C6H2O): : _____
o Benzene(C6H6): _____
o KNO3: _____
Class Lab: Collect experimental data to construct a solubility curve for Potassium Nitrate (KNO 3) in water.
Plot your data to create a solubility curve for Potassium Nitrate. Draw a best fitting curve through the data points.
2. Shade/use colors to separate your graph into the following labeled areas: Unsaturated, Saturated,
Supersaturated.