If copper is present in larger amount and zinc in smaller amount to form brass, what will copper be considered?
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Correct answer: Solvent
In the school-level description of a solution, the component present in the larger amount is generally called the solvent, while the smaller amount is called the solute. Under the condition stated, copper is therefore the solid solvent and zinc is the solid solute in brass. Neither settling particles nor precipitate describes this uniform alloy.
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Solvent
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In the school-level description of a solution, the component present in the larger amount is generally called the solvent, while the smaller amount is called the solute. Under the condition stated, copper is therefore the solid solvent and zinc is the solid solute in brass. Neither settling particles nor precipitate describes this uniform alloy.
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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