Question

6(b). List some solvents other than water and state their uses.

Answer 1

• A liquid in which other substances dissolve, resulting in a solution is known as solvent.
• The solvent generally used for dissolving a mixture of two or more components.

Solvents other than water are:

1. Ethanol$\left({\mathrm{C}}_2{\mathrm{H}}_5\mathrm{OH}\right)$: It is less toxic as compared to other alcohols. It is used as a solvent in medical drugs, perfumes, and vegetable essences such as vanilla.
2. Benzene$\left({\mathrm{C}}_6{\mathrm{H}}_6\right)$: It is used as an industrial solvent in paints, varnishes, gasoline, etc.
3. Carbon tetrachloride$\left({\mathrm{CCl}}_4\right)$: It is used to dissolve fats, oils, and iodine also.
4. Turpentine: It is a solvent for oil, paints, and varnishes. It can be used to remove tar and grease spots. This is a good solvent for phosphorus and sulphur.
5. Acetone$\left({\mathrm{CH}}_3{\mathrm{COCH}}_3\right)$: It is used as a solvent to clean paint, and ink spots. Acetylene is dissolved in acetone to store and transport safely. It is also used as a nail polish remover and super glue remover. This is a solvent for plastic also.