Q. 9.3 - An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry

Question

Describe the formation of an aqueous $KI$ solution, when solid $KI$ dissolves in water.

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

When $KI$ dissolves in water, the polar molecules attracted all the ions into the solution. Therefore, it can be Hydrated.

Step1: Introduction.

Aqueous solutions are those where the solvent is water. For most cases, it really is symbolized in balanced chemical equation by concatenating $\left(aq\right)$ to a relevant chemical formula.

A mixture is any combination of two or more different types of matter. There are two types of mixtures:

1. Homogeneous mix.

2. Heterogeneous mix.

Step2: Given Information.

$KI$ dissolves in water and then, find the formation of Aqueous solution $KI$

Step3: Explanation.

When salt hydrates such as $KCl$and $NaCl$ dissolve in water, the following separation takes place:

$\mathrm{KI}\left(s\right)\underset{\text{ Dissociation }}{\stackrel{{\mathrm{H}}_2\mathrm{O}}{⟶}}{\mathrm{K}}^{+}\left(aq\right)+{\mathrm{I}}^{-}\left(aq\right)$

The polar molecules now are pulling the $K^{+}$ and $I^{-}$ ions aside as from solids. The polar molecules in this case attract as well as pull all these ions into solution. They are hydrated as a consequence of this.