A student says that in every aqueous solution water is the solute. Why is this statement wrong?
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Correct answer: In an aqueous solution water is generally the solvent
The adjective aqueous means that water is present as the solvent. The solute is the substance dissolved in that water, such as salt, sugar, glucose or a gas. Thus water is generally not the solute in an aqueous solution. The other statements are false because aqueous solutions contain water and may be liquid, not always solid.
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In an aqueous solution water is generally the solvent
Why is this the correct answer?
The adjective aqueous means that water is present as the solvent. The solute is the substance dissolved in that water, such as salt, sugar, glucose or a gas. Thus water is generally not the solute in an aqueous solution. The other statements are false because aqueous solutions contain water and may be liquid, not always solid.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 Science question. Chapter: Exploring Mixtures and Their Separation. Topic: Solute and solvent.
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