Multiple Choice
Which of the following best determines whether a mixture is classified as a suspension or a colloid?
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Which property of a solution can be affected by the interactions between the solvent and solute?
A
Boiling point of the pure solute
B
Molar mass of the solute
C
Solubility of the solute
D
Atomic number of the solvent
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Understand that the question asks which property of a solution is influenced by the interactions between the solvent and solute particles.
Recall that the boiling point of a pure solute and the molar mass of the solute are intrinsic properties of the solute itself and do not depend on interactions with the solvent.
Recognize that the atomic number of the solvent is a fixed property of the element and cannot be changed by mixing with a solute.
Focus on solubility, which is defined as the ability of a solute to dissolve in a solvent, and is directly affected by the nature and strength of interactions between solvent and solute molecules.
Conclude that solubility is the property of a solution that depends on solvent-solute interactions, as these interactions determine how well the solute disperses in the solvent.
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