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Define the term solute - Chemistry (Theory)

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प्रश्न

Define the term solute.

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उत्तर

The substance which dissolves or disappears in the solvent, i.e., liquid, to form a solution is called a solute. E.g., sodium chloride.

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अध्याय 4: Water - Exercise

संबंधित प्रश्न

Why is water called a universal solvent?


Define:
Solute


Define Solvent.


State two factors by which solubility of a solute in a solvent can be increased.


Fill in the blank.
A _______ is a uniform mixture of a solute and a solvent.


Complete the statement by filling in the blanks with the correct words.

If potassium nitrate is added to water in a beaker to give a homogeneous mixture, then potassium nitrate is referred to as the __________, water as the __________, and the homogeneous mixture as the _______.

(solution/ solute/solvent/saturated solution)


Give a reason why water is considered a universal solvent.


Define the term solution with reference to the addition of sodium chloride to water.


Draw a neat labelled diagram of the addition of copper sulphate to water. Label solute, solvent, and solution in the same.


From the following substances given below state which will form a solution in the same.
(a) sodium carbonate
(b) calcium carbonate
(c) charcoal powder
(d) sodium sulphate
(e) table salt
(f) powdered particles of lead from a lead pencil
(g) iron powder
(h) copper filings
(i) sand particles
(j) honey


Name the following

The liquid or medium of dissolution which allows the solute to dissolve in it.


If ‘X’ g. of potassium nitrate is added to 100 g. of water at 60°C and the salt dissolves completely then :

(a) is ‘X’ g. the solubility of potassium nitrate at 60°C.
(b) is the solution formed – saturated or unsaturated
(c) if on addition ‘X’ + ‘Y’ g. of potassium nitrate to the same amount of water at the same temperature and the solute now just remains behind after stirring then –
(d) is the solution now – saturated or unsaturated
(e) is ‘X’ + ‘Y’ g. the solubility of potassium nitrate.


State whether the following statement is true or false. If false write the correct statement.
Solubility of most solids – decreases with increase in temperature


Define the term – solvent


Differentiate between the following:

Solute and solvent – forming a solution.


What is a solution?


Polar compounds are soluble in _____ solvents


Solutions which contain three components are called a binary solution.


In a solution, the component which is present in a lesser amount is called the solvent.


Vinu dissolves 50 g of sugar in 250 ml of hot water, Sarath dissolves 50 g of the same sugar in 250 ml of cold water. Who will get a faster dissolution of sugar? and Why?


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