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EXPERIMENT NO. 2
SOLUTIONS
INTRODUCTION
There are three different ways to classify solutions. First, according to relative
amount of solute in a solvent. It is called concentrated if there is a relatively large
amount of solute and dilute if the solute is relatively less. Second, solutions can be
classified according to the physical state of the solute and solvent, i.e. solid in a liquid
like sugar and water, liquid in a liquid like alcohol in water, and gas in a liquid like
oxygen in water. There are nine different combinations though the three combinations
mentioned here are the more common. Third, solutions can be classified whether
unsaturated, saturated, or supersaturated. Saturated if a solution contains less than the
maximum amount of solute that can normally dissolve at a given temperature. Saturated
if it contains the maximum and supersaturated if it contains mare than the maximum
amount of solute that can normally dissolve at a given temperature. Bear in mind that
saturation value depends on the temperature of the solvent.
While temperature of the solvent is one factor that affects the solubility of solute,
the size of the solute and the agitation or stirring play an important role in the solution
process. Practically it is easier to dissolve finer solute and stirring will likewise facilitate
easier solvation.
Considering the nature of the solute and solvent is equally important in dealing
with solution process. The rule of thumb here is like dissolves like. Generally, polar
solute is dissolved by polar solvent, i.e. salt in water, and non-polar solute is dissolved
by a non-polar solvent, i.e. cooking oil in kerosene.
OBJECTIVES
MATERIALS
PROCEDURE/OBSERVATION/EVALUATION
1. Put equally small amounts of the following substances in separate jars: sand,
flour, sugar, and table salt. Add approximately 20 mL of water and shake or swirl.
Allow to stand, and note the results. Compare the solubility of each of the
following in water.
sand ____Insoluble_________ sugar _Soluble_____________
flour ____Insoluble_________ table salt _Soluble_____________
Are all solids equally soluble in the same solvent? _No, Because of the time
difference of dissolving.
In which solvent is oil more soluble? When you use kerosene as a solvent the
oil becomes more soluble.
2. Pour approximately 100 mL of the soda into a jar and observe what is
occurring in the jar.
When I pour the soda in the scup, I notice Its suddenly bubbled and fizzed.
3. Transfer the content of the jar in a casserole and heat to boiling. Cool and
transfer again into the jar. Compare it with what was observed in (2).
__ What I observe while boiling the soda become blurry, then solidifies when
cooled and it is not the same taste as before._____
D. Level of saturation
2. Add NaCl little by little until no more of the NaCl further dissolve.
What kind of solution is produced? _Saturated solution ____________