a. definitions of solute and solvent.
b. how to describe the dissolving process as a result of random molecular motion.
c. temperature, pressure, and surface area affect the dissolving process.
d. how to calculate the concentration of a solute in terms of grams per liter, molarity, parts per million and percent composition.
e.* the relationship between the molality of solute in a solution, and the solution's depressed freezing point or elevated boiling point.
f.* how molecules in solution are separated or purified by the methods of chromatography and distillation.