General Chemistry- Introduction to Solutions/Acids and Bases

Directions: Prepare for our new unit on solutions and acids and bases by reading the textbook. Use
the textbook pages to find the answers to the questions. Write your answers in the right column.
Chapter 13- Solutions
Section 1: What is a Solution?
Q1. Mixtures can be

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heterogeneous or homogeneous.

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What is the difference?

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Q2. What is a solution?

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Q3. What is a suspension?

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Q4. Draw the picture of a

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suspension mixture before and after

settling.
Q5. How are solutions and

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suspensions different?

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Q6. A solution contains a solvent

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and one or more solutes. What is

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the difference between the solvent

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and the solutes?

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Section 2: Concentration and

Molarity
Q7. Define concentration.

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Q8. What are at least two ways to

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measure or express the

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concentration of a solution?

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General Chemistry- Introduction to Solutions/Acids and Bases

Chapter 15- Acids and Bases

Section 1: What are acids and
bases?
Q1. What are 3 examples of acids?

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Q2. Acids are electrolytes. What

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does this mean?

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Q3. What is another property of

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acids?

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Q4. What is the difference between

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a strong acid and a weak acid?

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Q5. What are 3 examples of bases?

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Q6. What is the difference between

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a strong base and a weak base?

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Q7. An acids or bases pH number

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tells us how strong or weak it is.

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Name 2 ways to measure pH and

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how they work.

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