Difference between aqueous solution and non-aqueous solution.

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Aqueous solution Non-aqueous solution
1.Solution that contains water as a solvent is known as aqueous solution. 1.Solution that contains other solvent is known as non-aqueous solution.
2. Only water is used as a solvent. 2. Any other substance than water is used as a solvent.
3. These are liquid solutions. 3. These may be solid, liquid and gaseous solutions.
4. Example - Salt solution ( salt + water) 4. Iodine and alcohol solution. ( Iodine + alcohol)

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1.Solution that contains water as a solvent is known as aqueous solution.	1.Solution that contains other solvent is known as non-aqueous solution.
2. Only water is used as a solvent.	2. Any other substance than water is used as a solvent.
3. These are liquid solutions.	3. These may be solid, liquid and gaseous solutions.
4. Example - Salt solution ( salt + water)	4. Iodine and alcohol solution. ( Iodine + alcohol)