Reactions in solution

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Reactions in solution

• A subset of chemical reactions

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Learning objectives

• Define solution, solute, and solvent
• Distinguish among strong, weak and
  non-electrolyte
• Identify strong acids and strong bases
• Apply solubility rules to prediction of
  precipitate formation
• Classify types of chemical reaction
• Predict course of reaction based on activity
  series
• Define oxidation and reduction
• Identify oxidizing and reducing agent in
  reactions
• Determine oxidation numbers in ions and compounds

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Solution

• A homogeneous mixture of two or more substances
• May or may not contain electrolytes
• Electrolytes- substances that conduct electricity
  when dissolved (acids, bases, and ionic compounds)

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Electrolytes and ionic compounds

• All ionic compounds are electrolytes when
  dissolved in water
• Not all ionic compounds are soluble
• How do we tell?
• Rules to predict solubility
• Covalent molecular compounds are
  non-electrolytes