2.6: Chemical Reactions in Solution

Question 1

Define solution

Answer 1

homogenous solution of a solute and solvent

Question 2

Define solute

Answer 2

substance dissolved

Question 3

Define solvent

Answer 3

Substance that is dissolving (usually a liquid)

Question 4

Define solubility

Answer 4

max quantity of the substance that will dissolve in a solvent at a given temperature

Question 5

Define precipitates

Answer 5

solid substances formed from reactions (chemical change has occurred)

Question 6

Define single replacement reactions

Answer 6

When an element and a compound react to form a new ionic compound and a new element
(Metals replace metals) (nonmetals replace nonmetals)

Question 7

Define double replacement reactions

Answer 7

2 ionic compounds where they change partners to form the products

Question 8

Define precipitation

Answer 8

double replacement where a solid substance is formed

Question 9

Define neutralization

Answer 9

double replacement between acid and base, producing water and an ionic compound