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प्रश्न
Define Solvent.
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उत्तर
A solvent is a medium in which a solute dissolves. It is in large quantity in a solution. Water is the most common solvent. The other solvents are alcohol, carbon tetrachloride, etc.
Example: Water
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Why is water called a universal solvent?
Define:
Solute
Define:
Solution
Define:
Saturated solutions
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.
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
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 solute.
Differentiate between the following:
Solute and solvent – forming a solution.
Polar compounds are soluble in _____ solvents
Solutions which contain three components are called a binary solution.
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?
A homogeneous mixture of two or more substances is called ______.
