If both components in a binary solution are gases, what type of solution is it?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Gas in gas
Binary means that the solution has exactly two components; it does not specify their physical states. If both of those components are gases, one gas acts as the solvent and the other as the solute, so the state-based classification is gas in gas. Gas in liquid and gas in solid require liquid and solid solvents, respectively, while solid in solid requires two solids.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Gas in gas
Why is this the correct answer?
Binary means that the solution has exactly two components; it does not specify their physical states. If both of those components are gases, one gas acts as the solvent and the other as the solute, so the state-based classification is gas in gas. Gas in liquid and gas in solid require liquid and solid solvents, respectively, while solid in solid requires two solids.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Chemistry question. Chapter: Chapter 01: Solutions.
