1.

Types of Solutions

Solutions are homogeneous mixtures of two or more components. Depending on the physical
state of the solute and solvent, they are classified into solid, liquid, and gaseous solutions. In
solid solutions, both solute and solvent are in solid phase, like alloys (e.g., brass – zinc in
copper). Liquid solutions are most common, where the solvent is liquid and solute can be solid
(e.g., salt in water), liquid (e.g., ethanol in water), or gas (e.g., CO₂ in water). Gaseous solutions
involve gases dissolved in gases, such as air, which is a mixture of oxygen, nitrogen, carbon
dioxide, etc. Solutions can also be classified based on the amount of solute: unsaturated (more
solute can dissolve), saturated (no more solute dissolves at a given temperature), and
supersaturated (contains more solute than normally soluble). The type and behavior of
solutions play a key role in chemical reactions and industrial applications.

2. Solute and Solvent

In any solution, the solute is the substance that gets dissolved, while the solvent is the medium
that dissolves it. Typically, the solute is present in a lesser amount, and the solvent is in a greater
amount. For instance, in a sugar-water solution, sugar is the solute and water is the solvent.
Water is known as the universal solvent because it can dissolve a wide variety of substances due
to its polarity and hydrogen bonding capabilities. The nature of both solute and solvent affects
the solubility, boiling point, and conductivity of the solution. Solvents can be polar (like water)
or non-polar (like benzene), and this polarity determines what kind of solutes can dissolve in
them (e.g., “like dissolves like”). The correct pairing of solute and solvent is crucial in processes
such as pharmaceuticals, food preparation, and chemical synthesis.

3. Concentration of Solutions

The concentration of a solution refers to the amount of solute present in a given quantity of
solvent or solution. It can be expressed in several ways, including molarity (mol/L), molality
(mol/kg), normality (eq/L), percent by mass/volume, and mole fraction. For instance, a 1 M
(molar) solution contains one mole of solute in one liter of solution. The choice of unit depends
on the nature of the experiment or application. Molarity is temperature-dependent (since volume
changes with temperature), whereas molality is temperature-independent, making it more
accurate for thermodynamic studies. Understanding concentration is essential in fields such as
medicine (preparing saline), chemistry (reaction stoichiometry), and environmental science
(pollutant levels in water).

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4. Solubility

Solubility is defined as the maximum amount of solute that can dissolve in a given quantity of
solvent at a specified temperature and pressure to form a homogeneous solution. It is influenced
by factors such as the nature of solute and solvent, temperature, and pressure. In general, for
solid and liquid solutes, solubility increases with temperature. However, the solubility of gases in
liquids decreases with temperature but increases with pressure (as per Henry’s Law). Polar
solutes dissolve better in polar solvents, and non-polar solutes in non-polar solvents. For
example, common salt dissolves readily in water due to ionic and polar interactions. Solubility
plays a vital role in various applications such as drug formulation, industrial crystallization, and
nutrient absorption in biological systems.

5. Factors Affecting Solubility

Several factors influence the solubility of a substance:

1. Nature of solute and solvent: “Like dissolves like” – polar solutes dissolve in polar
solvents.
2. Temperature: Solubility of most solids increases with temperature, while that of gases
decreases.
3. Pressure: Pressure has a significant effect only on gases; increasing pressure increases
gas solubility in liquids.
4. Particle size and stirring: Smaller particles dissolve faster due to increased surface area.
Stirring helps disperse solute particles.
5. Presence of other substances: Common ion effect and chemical reactions can alter
solubility.
Understanding these factors is crucial in chemical industries, where temperature and
pressure are controlled to maximize solubility and reaction rates.

6. Expressing Concentration

The concentration of a solution can be expressed in various units depending on the need:
  Mass percent (w/w%): (Mass of solute / Mass of solution) × 100
 Volume percent (v/v%): (Volume of solute / Volume of solution) × 100
 Molarity (M): Moles of solute / Volume of solution in liters
 Molality (m): Moles of solute / Mass of solvent in kilograms
 Normality (N): Equivalents of solute / Volume of solution in liters
 Mole fraction (χ): Moles of solute / Total moles of solution
Each method is useful for specific types of calculations. Molarity is widely used in
stoichiometry, while molality is preferred in thermodynamics because it is temperature-
independent. Proper understanding of these units is essential for lab preparations and
quantitative analysis.

7. Henry’s Law

Henry’s Law states that the solubility of a gas in a liquid is directly proportional to the
pressure of the gas above the liquid, at constant temperature. It is mathematically expressed as:
C = kP,
where C is the concentration of the gas, P is the partial pressure, and k is Henry’s constant. This
law explains why carbonated drinks are bottled under high pressure — to increase the solubility
of CO₂ in the liquid. When the bottle is opened, the pressure decreases, leading to the escape of
gas. Henry’s Law also explains phenomena in deep-sea diving (nitrogen narcosis) and the
behavior of gases in blood under varying pressures. The value of Henry’s constant depends on
the nature of the gas and solvent, and the temperature.

8. Raoult’s Law

Raoult’s Law relates to the vapor pressure of solutions. It states that the partial vapor pressure
of a component in a solution is directly proportional to its mole fraction, given by:
Pₐ = Xₐ × Pₐ⁰,
where Pₐ is the partial pressure of component A, Xₐ is the mole fraction of A, and Pₐ⁰ is the
vapor pressure of pure A. For an ideal solution, the total vapor pressure is the sum of the partial
pressures of all components. Raoult’s Law is applicable to ideal solutions, which obey it across
all concentrations. Deviations from this law occur in non-ideal solutions, where intermolecular
interactions differ from pure components. This law is fundamental in understanding distillation,
boiling point variations, and solution thermodynamics.

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ideal and non-ideal solutions.

9. Ideal and Non-Ideal Solutions

Ideal solutions are those that strictly follow Raoult’s Law across all concentrations. They show
no enthalpy change on mixing and no volume change. The intermolecular forces between solute
and solvent are similar to those in the pure components. An example is a mixture of benzene and
toluene.

Non-ideal solutions deviate from Raoult’s Law and exhibit either:

 Positive deviation: Higher vapor pressure due to weaker solute-solvent interactions (e.g.,
ethanol + acetone).
 Negative deviation: Lower vapor pressure due to stronger interactions (e.g., chloroform
+ acetone).

These deviations are accompanied by enthalpy and volume changes. Understanding the behavior
of non-ideal solutions is critical in real-world chemical processes like separation techniques and
azeotropic distillation.

10. Vapour Pressure of Liquid-Liquid Solutions

The vapor pressure of a liquid-liquid solution depends on the composition and nature of the
components. In an ideal solution, the total vapor pressure is the sum of partial pressures, each
proportional to the component's mole fraction (as per Raoult’s Law). In non-ideal solutions, the
interactions between molecules affect vapor pressure, causing positive or negative deviations. A
solution with high vapor pressure boils at a lower temperature, while one with low vapor
pressure boils at a higher temperature. The concept of vapor pressure is important in fractional
distillation, where components of a mixture are separated based on differences in vapor
pressures. This principle is widely used in refining industries and separation of liquid mixtures.

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11. Vapour Pressure of Solid-Liquid Solutions

In solid-liquid solutions, the solute is a solid (e.g., salt, sugar) dissolved in a liquid solvent
(usually water). The vapor pressure of such a solution is lower than that of the pure solvent.
This happens because some solvent molecules at the surface are replaced by non-volatile solute
particles, reducing the number of solvent molecules available to escape into the vapor phase.
This reduction in vapor pressure is the basis of Raoult’s Law for solid-liquid systems. The
extent of vapor pressure lowering depends on the concentration of the solute. This property is a
colligative property, meaning it depends only on the number of solute particles, not their
identity. Understanding vapor pressure lowering is essential in explaining other colligative
properties like boiling point elevation and freezing point depression.

12. Colligative Properties

Colligative properties are properties of solutions that depend solely on the number of solute
particles, not their nature. These include:

1. Relative lowering of vapor pressure

2. Elevation of boiling point
3. Depression of freezing point
4. Osmotic pressure

These properties arise due to the addition of a non-volatile solute to a solvent, altering its
physical behavior. For example, adding salt to water increases the boiling point and decreases the
freezing point, which is why salt is spread on icy roads. Osmotic pressure, another colligative
property, is important in biological systems. Colligative properties are used to determine molar
mass of unknown solutes and are essential in fields like chemistry, medicine, and food
technology.

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13. Relative Lowering of Vapour Pressure

The relative lowering of vapor pressure is defined as the ratio of the decrease in vapor pressure
of a solvent on adding a non-volatile solute to the vapor pressure of the pure solvent:

P0−PP0=Xsolute\frac{P⁰ - P}{P⁰} = X_{solute}P0P0−P=Xsolute

Where:

 P0P⁰P0 = vapor pressure of pure solvent

 PPP = vapor pressure of solution
 XsoluteX_{solute}Xsolute = mole fraction of solute

This expression is a direct application of Raoult’s Law. The decrease occurs because solute
particles reduce the number of solvent molecules escaping into the vapor phase. Since this
property depends on the number of solute particles, it can be used to determine molar mass of
unknown solutes by experimentally measuring vapor pressure changes. This principle is
foundational in solution chemistry and thermodynamics.

14. Elevation of Boiling Point

Adding a non-volatile solute to a solvent increases its boiling point, a phenomenon known as
boiling point elevation. This occurs because the solute lowers the vapor pressure of the solvent,
so a higher temperature is needed for the solution's vapor pressure to equal atmospheric pressure.
The elevation is given by:

ΔTb=Kb⋅m\Delta T_b = K_b \cdot mΔTb=Kb⋅m

Where:

 ΔTb\Delta T_bΔTb = boiling point elevation

 KbK_bKb = ebullioscopic constant
 mmm = molality of the solution

Boiling point elevation is a colligative property, meaning it depends on the number of solute
particles. It is used in the determination of molar mass and practical applications such as
antifreeze in car radiators or adding salt while cooking pasta (though this effect is minimal in
cooking).

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15. Depression of Freezing Point

The freezing point of a solution is lower than that of the pure solvent. This is because the
presence of solute particles disrupts the formation of the solid structure of the solvent, requiring a
lower temperature to freeze. The decrease in freezing point is given by:

ΔTf=Kf⋅m\Delta T_f = K_f \cdot mΔTf=Kf⋅m

Where:

 ΔTf\Delta T_fΔTf = freezing point depression

 KfK_fKf = cryoscopic constant
 mmm = molality of the solution

Freezing point depression is widely observed in real life — such as salting roads to prevent ice
formation or using antifreeze in vehicles. It is also useful for molecular weight determination
of unknown solutes in laboratories. This property, like other colligative properties, depends only
on the number of solute particles, not their nature.

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16. Osmosis and Osmotic Pressure

Osmosis is the movement of a solvent (typically water) across a semipermeable membrane from
a region of lower solute concentration to a region of higher solute concentration. This continues
until equilibrium is reached. A semipermeable membrane allows the passage of solvent
molecules but not solute particles.

The pressure required to stop osmosis is called osmotic pressure. It is a colligative property and
is given by:

π=CRT\pi = CRTπ=CRT

Where:
π\piπ = osmotic pressure
C = molar concentration
R = universal gas constant
T = temperature (in Kelvin)

Osmotic pressure is used to determine the molecular mass of solutes and has critical biological
importance. For example, cells maintain osmotic balance with their environment to prevent
bursting or shriveling. In medical applications, isotonic solutions are used in IV fluids to match
the osmotic pressure of blood.

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17. Reverse Osmosis

Reverse osmosis (RO) is the process of forcing a solvent from a region of high solute
concentration to a region of low solute concentration by applying pressure greater than the
osmotic pressure. It is the reverse of natural osmosis.

RO is widely used in water purification, especially for desalination of seawater. In this

method, pressure is applied on the saline side to push water molecules through a semipermeable
membrane, leaving salts and impurities behind.

This technology is also used in pharmaceuticals, food processing, and industrial waste
treatment. The effectiveness of RO depends on factors such as membrane quality, applied
pressure, and maintenance. It is a clean, energy-efficient method of obtaining pure water.

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18. Abnormal Molar Masses

When molar masses calculated using colligative properties do not match the expected (true)
values, the substance is said to exhibit abnormal molar mass. This typically occurs when solute
particles associate or dissociate in solution.

 Association (e.g., acetic acid in benzene): Fewer particles → observed molar mass higher
than actual.
 Dissociation (e.g., NaCl in water): More particles → observed molar mass lower than
actual.

To correct for this, the van’t Hoff factor (i) is introduced in colligative property equations:

Corrected property=i×expected value\text{Corrected property} = i \times \text{expected

value}Corrected property=i×expected value

Where i=Observed molar massNormal molar massi = \frac{\text{Observed molar mass}}{\

text{Normal molar mass}}i=Normal molar massObserved molar mass

Understanding abnormal molar masses helps in accurately analyzing ionic and molecular
behavior in solutions.

19. Van’t Hoff Factor

The van’t Hoff factor (i) is a correction factor used to account for the effect of solute particle
association or dissociation on colligative properties. It is defined as:
i=Number of particles after dissolutionNumber of formula units initially dissolvedi = \frac{\
text{Number of particles after dissolution}}{\text{Number of formula units initially
dissolved}}i=Number of formula units initially dissolvedNumber of particles after dissolution

 For non-electrolytes: i=1i = 1i=1

 For electrolytes: i>1i > 1i>1 (due to dissociation)
 For associated molecules: i<1i < 1i<1

For example, NaCl dissociates into Na⁺ and Cl⁻, so i≈2i ≈ 2i≈2. This factor is used in modified
equations for boiling point elevation, freezing point depression, and osmotic pressure. It enables
accurate molar mass calculations and is essential for analyzing electrolyte behavior in solution
chemistry.

20. Applications of Colligative Properties

Colligative properties have numerous real-world applications:

 Antifreeze in vehicles: Ethylene glycol is added to lower the freezing point of water.
 Salting roads: Salt lowers the freezing point of ice, preventing roads from freezing.
 Molecular mass determination: Unknown substances can be analyzed using boiling
point elevation or freezing point depression.
 Osmotic balance in medicine: IV fluids are isotonic to avoid cell damage.
 Preservation: High sugar concentrations in jams or high salt in pickles create hypertonic
conditions, preventing microbial growth.