Question

Identify solutes and solvents in the solution of Ammonium chloride in water. Mention the physical state of solute and solvents.

Answer 1

1. In the solution of Ammonium chloride in water, the solute is a teaspoon of Ammonium chloride and the solvent is water.
2. A solute is a substance that can be dissolved into a solution by a solvent. It may be in the form of a solid, liquid, or gas. In the ammonium chloride water solution, ammonium chloride is in a solid state.
3. The part of a solution that is present in the greatest amount is called a solvent. In the ammonium chloride water solution, water is in a Liquid state.