Atmosphere can be absorbed into the solution?

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Cooling an open container can lead to water vapor from the atmosphere being absorbed into the solution, particularly if the container's temperature drops below the dew point, causing condensation. This condensation may drip into the solution, potentially altering its concentration if it is aqueous, or introducing impurities if it is organic. The extent of absorption depends on the solution's water absorption capacity and the specific experimental conditions. Providing detailed information about the reactants and cooling process will help clarify the impact on the solution's properties. Understanding these factors is crucial for accurate experimental analysis.
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when cooling a solution, if the container is open, is it possible that some water from the atmosphere can be absorbed into the solution? and if so, can there be a significant amount of absorbance (i.e enough to alter some properties of the solution) ?

I'm trying to explain some results i got in an experiment...i think i may be on the right track with this, but i thought i'd better be sure...anything else that's relevant would be good too

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Well, it depends on the water absorption capacity of your solution. Upon cooling, it is however possible to observe the interference of humidity.

But you'll need to give some experimental details about your event, especially, the reactants.

Regards, chem_tr
 
The way I see it, if your container gets colder than the dew point, you will have condensation upon it. If the container is open, then there's a good chance that the condensation along the inside walls will drip into the solution.

If this is an aqueous solution, you will merely change its concentration. If it's organic, you could be introducing an impurity.

To give you better advice, we will need to know what exactly you have, how it is being cooled, temperatures, etc.
 
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