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s the substance being dissolved in a solution. a) Solute b) Solvent c) Substrate

ID: 146521 • Letter: S

Question

s the substance being dissolved in a solution. a) Solute b) Solvent c) Substrate d) Insolvent 4) Nonpolar molecules are usually a) Hydrophobic b) Hydrophilic c) lonic d) Equatorial 5) Which of the following correctly defines a buffer? a) A solution that resists changes in pH when an acid is added b) A solution that resists changes in pH when a base is added c) A solution that allows changes in pH when an acid or a base is added d) A solution that resists changes in pH when an acid or a base is added 6) A solution is considered to be basic if it has which of the following set of properties a)Low concentration of H+ ions, has a pH value of 1 to 6 b) Low concentration of OH- ions, has a pH value of 1 to 6 c) High concentration of H+ ions, has a pH value of 8 to 14 d) High concentration of OH- ions, has a pH value of 8 to 14

Explanation / Answer

Please find the answers below:

Answer 3: Choice a (solute is dissolved in a solvent to make a solution)

Answer 4: Choice b (non-polar molecules do not have distribution of charge over their atoms, hence fail to make hydrogen bond with water and hence are insoluble in water)

Answer 5: Choice d (a buffered solution is the one which does not undergo change in pH even when an acid or a base is added to it)

Answer 6: Choice d (a pH range of 8-14, low concentration of hydrogen ions and high concentration of hydroxyl ions make a base)