Question

Choose the correct answer.

In soda water the solute is __________.

• A. a solid
• B. a gas
• C. a liquid
• D. water

Answer 1

The correct option is B

a gas

• Soda water is a mixture of carbon dioxide gas in water.
• Most of the solutions are made by dissolving solid in liquid but in soda water, a solute is carbon dioxide and water is the solvent.
• There are various types of solutions-

1. Solution of solid in solid - For example - brass is a solution of zinc in copper.
2. Solution of solid in liquid - For example- sugar solution
3. Solution of liquid in liquid - For example- vinegar
4. Solution of gas in liquid- For example- soda water
5. Solution of gas in gas - For example- air

Therefore option (b) a gas is the correct answer.