Which
of the following is solvent in jelly?
a) water
b)
jelly crystals
c) iodine
d) acetic acid
Which of the following is solute in vinegar?
a) water
b) alcohol
c) iodine
d) acetic acid
Which of the following is solvent in vinegar?
a) water
b) sulphuric acid
c) iodine
d) acetic acid
Which of the following is solute in sea water?
a) alcohol
b) salt
c) water
d) calcium
Which of the following is solvent in sea water?
a) water
b) salts
c) alcohol
d) acetic acid
Water as a Universal Solvent:
Water is called the
universal solvent because it is capable of dissolving more substances than
any other liquid. Water is a polar covalent molecule in which the hydrogen atom
has a positive charge, whereas oxygen has a negative charge.