Question

When nail polish is dissolved in acetone, which substance is the solute, and which is the solvent?

Answer 1

Nail polish is the solute. Acetone is the solvent.

Answer 2

Answer:

When nail polish is dissolved in acetone, Nail polish is the solute, and Acetone is the solvent.

Explanation:

Solvent:

• Solvent is the substance in which the solute is dissolved to form a solution.
• Usually solvent is liquid.
• Example: In a solution of salt water, water is Solvent .

Solute:

• Solute is the substance which is dissolved to form a solution.
• Solute may be solid, liquid or gas.
• Example: In a solution of salt water, salt is Solute.

When Nail polish is dissolved in Acetone,

• Nail polish is Solute as it dissolved in the Acetone.
• It is mainly made up of polymer which dissolves in the Acetone.
• Acetone is Solvent as Nail polish is dissolved in it.
• It is a liquid.