Question

Define the following:
(a) alloy
(b) saturated solution
(c) loading

Answer 1

(a) Alloy: It is a mixture of one or more metals with another element which could be a metal or a non-metal.
(b) Saturated Solution: The solution in which no more solute can be dissolved at a given temperature, is termed as a saturated solution.
(c) Loading: It is the process of making light impurities heavy by adding insoluble substances (like alum) so that they settle down.