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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.
Define:
Solution
Define:
Unsaturated solutions
State two factors by which solubility of a solute in a solvent can be increased.
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)
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.
Define the term solution.
