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प्रश्न
Why is water called a universal solvent?
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उत्तर
As water can dissolve in most of the substances, solids, liquid, and gaseous. Therefore it is called a universal solvent.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Define:
Solute
Define 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.
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.
Define the term solute.
Define the term solution.
A homogeneous mixture of two or more substances is called ______.
