List some properties that could be used to construct diagnostic tests to identify the type of solute in each of the following solutions.
1. an aqueous solution of a molecular substance
2. an aqueous solution of a neutral ionic compound
3. an aqueaous solution of an acid
4. an aqueous solution of a base
Each of the following pure substances is placed in a water enviroment. For each mixture, list the major entities present. The solubility of ionic compounds can be obtained form a solubility table. Solubility of selected molecular compounds requires memorization.
5. ammonia
6. silver sulfate
7. hydorgen chloride
8. sodium tetraborate
9. barium hydroxide
10. propane
11. aluminum
12. magnesium phophate
13. sodium stearate
14. hydrogen nitrate