Question

Give one example of solid solution.

Answer 1

Solid Solution: A solid solution is a uniform mixture of two crystalline solids that share a common crystal lattice.

A solid solution consists of two components that is solute and solvent.

1. A solute is a component that is present in a lesser amount.
2. A solvent is a component that is present in a greater amount.

Example - Brass containing $70\%$ of copper and approximately $30\%$ of zinc contains zinc as a solute and copper as a solvent. The mixture of silver and gold, copper and gold are other examples.