Frostburg State University
Frostburg State University: Polar Solutes
Graphic representing polar solute particles, with brief accompanying notes. Part of a slide show on chemical change.
California State University
California State University: Crystallization and Solution
This site from the California State University provides good information on the crystallization of a supersaturated solution. The article is not too in-depth, and several pictures are provided along with a short movie on the subject.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Finding Solutions
Students will use the terms solute and solvent in describing a solution. They will sketch a solution at the particle level and design and conduct an experiment to determine the factors (e.g., agitation, particle size, temperature)...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Get in the Mix
Students will be able to classify a mixture as homogeneous or heterogeneous. Students will be able to create a solution. Students will be able to identify the solute. Students will be able to identify the solvent. Students will be able...
Other
Science House: Ice Cream
Experiment shows students how to use the lowered freezing point of water to chill another mixture (ice cream) to the solid state. Teacher's notes provide background information.
San Diego State University
San Diego State University: Polar Solute
A knowledge map with clickable links related to polar solutes.
San Diego State University
San Diego State University: Nonpolar Solute
A knowledge map with clickable links related to nonpolar solutes.
Chem Tutor
Chem Tutor: Solutions
An in-depth look at solutions and their properties. Includes practice problems for calculating solution concentration.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Solutions: Lesson 4
This lesson will explain what a solution is and provide the general properties of solutions. It is 4 of 8 in the series titled "Solutions."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Solutions: Lesson 5
This lesson will explain what a solution is and provide the general properties of solutions. It is 5 of 8 in the series titled "Solutions."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Solutions: Lesson 8
This lesson will explain what a solution is and provide the general properties of solutions. It is 8 of 8 in the series titled "Solutions."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Suspensions: Lesson 2
This lesson will explain the properties of a suspension, and describe why it is unique from other mixtures. It is 2 of 2 in the series titled "Suspensions."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: The Properties of Water: Lesson 3
This lesson will provide an understanding of the chemical and physical nature of water. It is 3 of 4 in the series titled "The Properties of Water."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: The Properties of Water: Lesson 4
This lesson will provide an understanding of the chemical and physical nature of water. It is 4 of 4 in the series titled "The Properties of Water."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: The Properties of Water: Lesson 1
This lesson will provide an understanding of the chemical and physical nature of water. It is 1 of 4 in the series titled "The Properties of Water."
Other
How to smile.org: Solubility Test
Students can figure out what an unknown crystal is by comparing their dissolving test with the known and unknown crystals. This inquiry activity includes background information and student handout.
Chem4kids
Chem4 Kids: Matter: Solutions and Mixtures
This Chem4kids tutorial teaches the basic properties of solutions.
Frostburg State University
Frostburg State Chemistry Online: Pressure & Oxygen Solubility
The effect of changing pressure on the solubility of oxygen in water. Explains how temperature and pressure affect dissolved oxygen levels. Includes example formulas.
University of Virginia
University of Virginia: More on Temperature and Solubility
Lab set up to compare the effect of temperature on the solubility of two solutes (NaCl and KNO3).