Question

Q3.Identify solute and solvent in the following:
a)Aerated drink
b)Tincture of iodine ​

Answer 1

Answer:

1 solute

2 solvent is the answer

Answer 2

a.Aerated drink

i.Aerated drink is a solution of gas in a liquid.

ii.In case of aerated drinks the solute us carbon-dioxide gas(CO2).

iii.Hence,the solvent in the aerated drinks is water.

b.Tincture of Iodine:-

i.Tincture of Iodine is a solution of solid in a liquid which is used as an antiseptic.

ii.The solute in case of tincture of iodine is iodine.

iii.Hence,the solvent in the tincture of iodine is alcohol(ethanol C2H5OH).