Question

Solution of Iodine in alcohol known as tincture of iodine. Find the solute and solvent.
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Answer 1

Answer:

solute is iodine and solvent is alcohol

Answer 2

In the tincture of iodine, the solute is iodine and the solvent is alcohol( ethyl alcohol) and water.

• Solute refers to the substance that gets dissolved in a medium whereas solvent refers to the medium in which it is dissolved.Together, they form a solution.  

• Tincture of iodine is referred to as a weak iodine solution.

• Tincture of iodine is prepared by dissolving sodium iodide/potassium iodide in a mixture of distilled water and alcohol. It is therefore referred to as an alcoholic solution.

• It is used as an antiseptic for cuts or wounds. Also, it can be used for superficial skin infections.