Question

Choose the correct statement(s) regarding different types of solutions :

• A. Binary solution contains two solutes
• B. Ternary solution contains two solutes
• C. Sugar in water is a binary solution
• D. Sugar and Salt in water is a binary solution

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C)

Sugar in water is a binary solution

Based on the number of components present in the solutions, they were classified into different types.
1. Solution having two components were called binary solution. In binary solution, one component will be solute and another one will be solvent.
Sugar in water is an example of binary solution.
Sugar - solute
water - solvent

2. Solutions having three components were called ternary solutions. They have either two solvent and one solute or two solute and one solvent.
Sugar + Salt in water is an example of ternary solution.
Sugar - solute
Salt - solute
water - solvent.
Thus, statement (b) and (c) are correct.