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प्रश्न
Give a reason why water is considered a universal solvent.
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उत्तर
Water is a polar covalent compound. When it comes in contact with any substance it breaks the electrostatic forces holding the molecules of that substance. Thus, the molecules break loose from the substance and hence dissolve in water. Thus, water is called a universal solvent and an alkali is not.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Define:
Solute
Define Solvent.
Define:
Solution
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.
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
Differentiate between the following:
Solute and solvent – forming a solution.
What is a solution?
In a solution, the component which is present in a lesser amount is called the solvent.
A homogeneous mixture of two or more substances is called ______.
