If ethanol acts as the solvent instead of water in a liquid solution, how should it be understood?
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Correct answer: Non-aqueous solution
The word aqueous specifically means that water is the solvent. If ethanol is the solvent, the solution may still be liquid, but it is called non-aqueous because water is not the dissolving medium. The physical state of a solution and the aqueous or non-aqueous label describe different properties. Therefore, option A is correct; options C and D incorrectly describe its state.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Non-aqueous solution
Why is this the correct answer?
The word aqueous specifically means that water is the solvent. If ethanol is the solvent, the solution may still be liquid, but it is called non-aqueous because water is not the dissolving medium. The physical state of a solution and the aqueous or non-aqueous label describe different properties. Therefore, option A is correct; options C and D incorrectly describe its state.
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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