The SolvaTion
ProceSS
Marjorie D. Osorio
BEED1-3 DAY
The SolvaTion ProceSS
Attractive forces exist among the particles of
all substances
London Dispersion
Dipole-dipole
Hydrogen bonding
If the attractive forces between the solute and
the solvent are greater than the attractive
forces holding the solute particles together, the
solute dissolves in the solvent
Solvation is the process of surrounding
solute particles with solvent particles to
form a solution.
Solvation in water is called hydration.
For ionic compounds that dissolve in
water, the attraction between dipoles of
a water molecule and the ions of a
crystal are greater than the attraction
among ions of a crystal.
Factors that aFFect rate oF
dissolving oF solid in liquid
1. Agitation
Stirring or shaking moves dissolved particles away from
the contact surfaces more quickly and allows new
collisions to occur.
This is why you stir your tea after you put sugar in it.
2. Surface area
Breaking the solute into small pieces increases surface
area and allows more collisions to occur.
This is why you use granulated sugar instead of sugar
cubes
Factors that aFFect rate oF
dissolving oF solid in liquid
3. Temperature
As temperature increases, rate of
solvation increases. Particles are
moving faster.
This is why sugar dissolves faster in
hot tea than in iced tea.
solubility
Solubility depends on the nature
of the solute and solvent.
Solubility is affected by
increasing the temperature of the
solvent because the kinetic energy
of the particles increases.
Solubility of SolidS in liquidS
Generally increases with
an increase in
temperature (some
exceptions)
Not affected by pressure
Solubility of gaSeS in liquidS
Increases with an increase in
pressure (Henry’s Law)
This is how carbonated
beverages are made and why
they go flat if left open
Solubility of gaSeS in liquidS
How is the solubility of gases
affected by temperature?
Solubility of gases decreases with an
increase in temperature
This is why soda at room temperature
goes flat faster than soda in the
refrigerator
Solubility of gaSeS in liquidS
How is the solubility of gases
affected by temperature?
Solubility of gases decreases with an
increase in temperature
This is why soda at room temperature
goes flat faster than soda in the
refrigerator