Tuesday, January 26, 2010

26/1/2010

4. I learnt that the volume of the solution does not increase as the solid dissolves in it. (I'm still not sure why)
3. I learnt how to use graphical illustrations to determine the equivalence point.
2. I learnt the terms "titrant" and "aliquot".
1. I understood what the first contraction and second contraction meant. (example 24)

2. I need more practices regarding the use of the empirical formula table to solve questions (i.e. when to use it and how to use it)
1. I'm not sure why the volume of solution does not increase as the solid dissolves in it.

1. Today's tutorial was rather fast. I didn't have time to think about the current question and we're moving on to the next problem already. :(

2 comments:

  1. does volume increase when you dissolve sugar in water?

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  2. Nope but I'm not sure why.
    I don't know if this logic is correct but is it because water molecules are held by weak van der waal's forces so there are spaces in between to be filled up by sugar molecules? Therefore, volume does not increase.

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