Question

In soda water the solute is

• A. a solid
• B. a gas
• C. a liquid
• D. water

Answer 1

The correct option is B

a gas

• Solution is a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances.
• A solution has a solvent and a solute.
• The component of the solution that dissolves the other component in it or one which present in larger amount is called the solvent.
• The component of the solution that is dissolved in the solvent or one which present in lesser quantity is called solute.
• The solution has uniform composition

Explanation for correct answer

• Aerated drinks like soda water is a gas in liquid solution
• .Carbon dioxide gas is dissolved in water under high pressure..
• Water which is present in larger amount is called solvent and CO₂ which is in lesser amount is called the solute.
• ie liquid solution in which gaseous solute and liquid solvent.
• Therefore in soda water the solute is a gas.

Explanation for incorrect answer

(a) eg: In salt solution, the solvent is water (liquid)and the solute is salt (solid).

(c)eg: In a solution of kerosene and petrol ,solvent and solute are in liquid state.

(d) water is a universal solvent.

Hence, option (b) is correct.