When salt dissolves in water, what is the role of salt?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Solute
The governing solution concept is the distinction between solute and solvent. The solute is the component that dissolves, while the solvent is the component that provides the dissolving medium and is usually present in greater amount. In salt water, salt dissolves in water, so salt is the solute and option B is correct. Water is the solvent; salt is not a gas or the homogeneous medium itself.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Solute
Why is this the correct answer?
The governing solution concept is the distinction between solute and solvent. The solute is the component that dissolves, while the solvent is the component that provides the dissolving medium and is usually present in greater amount. In salt water, salt dissolves in water, so salt is the solute and option B is correct. Water is the solvent; salt is not a gas or the homogeneous medium itself.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Chemistry question. Chapter: Chapter 01: Solutions.
