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Liquid–Solid Solutions
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2026
The process of a solid dissolving in a liquid to form a solution is governed by the solubility limit, which is the maximum amount of the solid substance, or solute, that can be dissolved in a specific volume of the liquid or solvent. As the solute dissolves, it reaches a point where no more solute can be dissolved at a given temperature - this is known as the saturation point. However, if further solute is added and it manages to dissolve, the solution becomes supersaturated. Supersaturated...
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Nonideal Two-Component Liquid Solutions
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2026
Nonideal liquid solutions, also known as real solutions, do not strictly follow Raoult's law. Raoult's law is a rule of thumb in physical chemistry. However, not all mixtures adhere to this law due to varying molecular interactions. For example, in an acetone/chloroform solution, the individual vapor pressures of the components are lower than expected, resulting in a total vapor pressure below that predicted by Raoult's law, causing a negative deviation.On the other hand, in an ethanol/water...
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Solution Formation
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2020
There is no one solvent that can dissolve every type of solute. Some substances that readily dissolve in a certain solvent might be insoluble in a different solvent. A simple way to predict which substances dissolve in which solvent is the phrase "like dissolves like". This means that polar substances, such as salt and sugar, dissolve in a polar substance like water. In contrast, non-polar substances are more soluble in non-polar solvents such as carbon tetrachloride. This selective solubility...
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Efficiency of Liquid-liquid Extraction
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2023
Source: Kerry M. Dooley and Michael G. Benton, Department of Chemical Engineering, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA Liquid-liquid extraction (LLE) is a separation technique used instead of distillation when either: (a) the relative volatilities of the compounds to be separated are very similar; (b) one or more of the mixture components are temperature sensitive even near ambient conditions; (c) the distillation would require a very low pressure or a very high distillate/feed...
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General Properties of Solutions
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2020
Many common substances around us exist as a solution, such as ocean water, air, and gasoline. All solutions are mixtures of substances that are composed of varying amounts of two or more types of atoms or molecules. A mixture with a non-uniform composition is a heterogeneous mixture, whereas a mixture with a uniform composition is a homogeneous mixture. The components that make the homogeneous mixture are evenly spread out and thoroughly mixed. A solution is a homogeneous mixture that is...
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Formation depends on solvent molecules interacting with solute particles strongly enough to separate them and distribute them through the liquid. Thermal motion then helps spread those particles rather than leaving them concentrated in one region. This molecular process produces consistent composition throughout the sample, which is essential when the solution serves as a reaction or measurement medium.
Temperature is an important condition because it can influence solubility and the resulting concentration of a liquid solution. Changes in temperature may alter how effectively solvent molecules interact with and distribute solute particles. Controlling or recording temperature therefore helps chemists predict solution behavior and improve consistency when preparing or studying samples.
Concentration reflects the amounts of solute and solvent present, so changing either amount changes the solution’s composition. This relationship lets chemists prepare environments with controlled quantities of dissolved material. Such control supports dilution, reactions, extraction, and measurement, where the reliability of the outcome depends on knowing how much solute the liquid contains.
Solubility helps indicate how solution behavior will respond to the presence of a solute under particular conditions. Because temperature and the relative amounts of solute and solvent can affect the resulting composition, considering solubility helps researchers anticipate whether a planned mixture will provide the desired concentration and a consistent medium for further work.
A basic preparation workflow begins by selecting the liquid solvent and determining the needed amount of solute. The solute is then introduced so solvent molecules can interact with and separate its particles, while thermal motion distributes them through the liquid. Finally, the amounts used and resulting concentration should be considered before applying the solution.
Dilution uses the relationship between solute amount, solvent amount, and concentration to create a less concentrated preparation. Adding solvent changes the proportion of dissolved material while retaining the solute within the liquid phase. This controlled adjustment is useful when an experiment or measurement requires a solution with a particular composition rather than the original concentration.
Their consistent composition provides a controlled liquid environment in which reactants or measured solutes can be handled more uniformly. Chemists can adjust concentration through the amounts of solute and solvent and account for conditions such as temperature. This control supports chemical reactions and analytical procedures that depend on predictable solution behavior and composition.
Liquid solutions support extraction by providing a manageable medium for working with dissolved substances, and they also contribute to biological and industrial processes. Their value comes from the ability to control composition and concentration within a single liquid phase. These features allow researchers and process designers to adapt solution conditions to different experimental or production goals.