In which option are both solute and solvent liquids?
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Correct answer: Ethanol in water
Ethanol and water are both liquids, so ethanol can act as the liquid solute and water as the liquid solvent. They form a liquid-in-liquid solution. Salt is a solid solute in liquid water, carbon dioxide is a gaseous solute in liquid water, and copper in gold involves solid components. Hence option A is the only correct choice.
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Ethanol in water
Why is this the correct answer?
Ethanol and water are both liquids, so ethanol can act as the liquid solute and water as the liquid solvent. They form a liquid-in-liquid solution. Salt is a solid solute in liquid water, carbon dioxide is a gaseous solute in liquid water, and copper in gold involves solid components. Hence option A is the only correct choice.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 Science question. Chapter: Exploring Mixtures and Their Separation. Topic: Solutions.
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