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ASA ACTIVITY 1 Section Schedule

1 Properties of Solutions in Water
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Pre-laboratory Questions

1. Describe the molecular structure and draw the water molecule indicating the proper positions
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2. What makes the water molecule assume a tetrahedral structure rather than a linear structure?
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3. What accounts for the polar nature of the water molecule?
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4. Define the following:
a. Polar molecule ___________________________________________________________
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b. Nonpolar molecule ________________________________________________________
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c. Solvent _________________________________________________________________
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d. Solute __________________________________________________________________
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e. Electrolyte ______________________________________________________________
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f. Non-electrolyte ___________________________________________________________
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g. Solution ________________________________________________________________
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h. Colloid _________________________________________________________________
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i. Hydrophilic ______________________________________________________________
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j. Hydrophobic _____________________________________________________________
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