Question

Name the suitable solvent for the following substance.

1. Sulphur
2. Rubber
3. Resins
4. Paints
5. Iodine
6. Wax
7. Chlorophyll
8. Phosphorous
9. Sodium
10. Sugar

Answer 1

Solvent: A substance that has the ability to dissolve a given solute to form a solution with it.

1. Sulphur- The most effective solvent for dissolving sulphur is carbon disulphide, it can also be dissolved in benzene and toluene.
2. Rubber- Acetone or Toluene is used as a solvent to dissolve rubber.
3. Resins- Isopropyl alcohol is used as a solvent to dissolve resins.
4. Paints- Benzene, toluene mixed xylenes etc.
5. Iodine- Iodine is soluble in both ethanol and hexane.
6. Wax- Acetone and isopropyl alcohol are used as a solvent.
7. Chlorophyll- Methylated spirit is used as a solvent.
8. Phosphorous- Carbon disulphide
9. Sodium- Water can dissolve the salt.
10. Sugar- Sugar is dissolved in water. water is the solvent.