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Chapter 13: Solutions

A solution is an intermingled mixture of two or more substances. Our many daily encounters with Chemistry - the air we breathe, the water from the tap, some of the food we eat, and many products that we buy - are encounters with solutions. In Chapter 13, we will learn what a solution is, how it is formed, and how we can describe them quantitatively.

Lesson 1: A Model of Solutions

• Part a: What is a Solution?
• Part b: Solubility and Structure
• Part c: The Dissolving Process
• Part d: Solubility, Temperature, and Pressure
• Part e: Dissociation of Ionic Compounds

Lesson 2: Concentration

• Part a: Molarity
• Part b: Dilution
• Part c: Percent by Mass and Volume
• Part d: Solution Stoichiometry

Lesson 3: Colligative Properties

• Part a: Vapor Pressure Lowering
• Part b: Boiling Point Elevation
• Part c: Freezing Point Depression