A solvent is a substance, typically a liquid, which can dissolve other substances, called solutes, to form a homogeneous mixture known as a solution. Solvents are capable of breaking down the chemical bonds between solute particles, allowing them to disperse and become evenly distributed throughout the solvent. When you add ethanol to water, they mix … Read more
A solution is a homogeneous mixture composed of two or more substances that are evenly distributed at the molecular level. When a solution is a homogenous mixture of two components, it is composed of a solute and solvent. The component of the solution that dissolves the other component in it (i.e. the one that’s most … Read more
Miscible Liquids When you add ethanol to water, they mix completely to form a uniform mixture. In fact, Ethanol and water mixes completely irrespective of their proportions. We can say that ethanol dissolves in water to form a solution. Liquids like water and water that mix completely are said to be miscible. So: EXAMPLES OF … Read more
Key Takeaways: In the laboratory, precise measurement and transfer of liquids are essential for accurate experimental results. Two common tools for this purpose are the burette and the pipette. While you can use both to measure accurate volumes of liquids, they offer unique advantages as far as precision levels are concerned. So, which apparatus is … Read more
In modern laboratories, two commonly used types of boiling flasks are flat-bottomed and round-bottomed flasks. Round-bottomed flasks feature spherical bottoms, while flat-bottomed flasks have flat bottoms. Both are typically made from borosilicate glass, due to its resilience against high thermal and chemical pressures. Both flasks also have tubular neck sections with openings at the tip … Read more
Funnels are important pieces of apparatus in any chemistry laboratory and serve many purposes ranging from filtration and decantation to precise liquid transfers. As a chemist, understanding the different types of funnels and their applications is crucial for efficient and accurate experimental procedures. Here are the most common types of funnels you will find in … Read more
In chemistry laboratories, ring stands are used to hold and support pieces of apparatus (burettes, beakers, conical flasks, test tubes, funnels, etc.) during experiments. They are also called clamp stands, support stands, or retort stands. As you can see in the diagram 1 above, a ring stand has a heavy base (to make it more … Read more