Which option gives the correct meaning of an aqueous solution?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: One in which water is generally the solvent
An aqueous solution is one in which water acts as the solvent or dissolving medium. Water may dissolve a solid, liquid, or gas, so an aqueous solution is not restricted to one solute state. Water is not necessarily the solute, and the solution need not be solid or lack a liquid. Therefore option A gives the correct meaning.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
One in which water is generally the solvent
Why is this the correct answer?
An aqueous solution is one in which water acts as the solvent or dissolving medium. Water may dissolve a solid, liquid, or gas, so an aqueous solution is not restricted to one solute state. Water is not necessarily the solute, and the solution need not be solid or lack a liquid. Therefore option A gives the correct meaning.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Chemistry question. Chapter: Chapter 01: Solutions.
