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Formation of Solution:

The formation of a solution from a solute and a solvent is a physical process, not a chemical one. Substances that are miscible, such as gases, form a single phase in all proportions when mixed. Substances that form separate phases are immiscible.


When the solution is formed?
a) when solute settles down in the bottom
b) when solute precipitates
c) when solute completely dissolves              
d) all of these

c

Which of the following is/are mixed during the formation of a solution?
a) solute                                

b) solvent
c) sand                                  

d) both a and b

d

In which of the following solution/s, the particles are too small to be seen?
a) homogenous solution

b) heterogeneous solution
c) collide and suspension

d) all of these

a

In which of the following activities, we dissolve some sort of solute in a solvent?
a) making tea and coffee

b) washing our clothes and dishes
c) making lemonade          

d) all of these

d

Which of the following solvent is used in the production of paints, inks and dyes?
a) water                                

b) alcohol
c) ether                                  

d) Turpentine

d

Explanation:Turpentine is a volatile oil and is distilled from pine resin, which is obtained by tapping trees of the genus Pinus. The solid material which is left behind after distillation is known as rosin. Both these products are used in many different types of applications.