Properties of Solutions. Terminology Solution = A homogeneous mixture. Solute = a substance dissolved in a solvent to form a solution; usually the smaller.
Energetics of the Solution Process. When a solute dissolves in a solvent… IMFs of solvent are disrupted IMFs of solute are disrupted IMFs between solute-solvent.
1 Vanessa N. Prasad-Permaul CHM 1046 Valencia Community College.
Agenda: Warm-up: Explain the solvation process Review – terms, importance, “likes dissolve likes” Solubility Curves What can they tell us about solutions?