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Question
Define Solvent.
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Solution
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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(a) sodium carbonate
(b) calcium carbonate
(c) charcoal powder
(d) sodium sulphate
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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.
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Solutions which contain three components are called a binary solution.
