Question

what is an aqueous solution​

Answer 1

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Aqueous is a term used to define a system that involves water. The word aqueous is also applicable to describe a solution or mixture in which water is the solvent. A substance will form an aqueous solution or not, it depends on the nature of its chemical bonds.

Answer 2

Answer:

Aqueous is a term used to define a system that involves water. The word aqueous is also applicable to describe a solution or mixture in which water is the solvent. A substance will form an aqueous solution or not, it depends on the nature of its chemical bonds.

When a substance dissolves in water, this is denoted by writing (aq) after its chemical name. Hydrophilic i.e. water-loving entities and many ionic compounds dissolve in water.

For example, table salt or sodium chloride dissolves in water and dissociates into its ions to form Na+(aq) and Cl– (aq). Hydrophobic i.e. water-fearing entities generally do not dissolve in water or form into aqueous solutions. Mixing oil and water will not result in any dissociation