Question

Identify the solute and solvent in tincture of iodine.

Answer 1

Solute: A substance that is dissolved in a medium is called a solute. A solute is present in a lesser amount than the solvent and both together form a solution. For e.g - sugar solution consists of sugar as solute.

Solvent: A substance that acts as a medium in which solute is dissolved is called a solvent. The solute is present in a lesser amount than the solvent and both together form a solution. For e.g sugar solution consists of sugar as solute and water as solvent.

In the Tincture of Iodine, Iodine is the solute, and Ethanol and Water are the solvent.