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The substance which dissolves very little or do not dissolve at all in water is called a/an


A

soluble substance

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insoluble substance

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C

non-reactive substance

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D

anti-solute

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Solution

The correct option is B

insoluble substance


The explanation for the correct option- (B) Insoluble substances

Insoluble substances - The substances which do not dissolve in water at all are insoluble substances.

A few examples of water-insoluble substances are - glass, plastics, stones, sand, etc.

The explanation of the incorrect options -

(A) Soluble substances - that easily dissolve in water are called soluble substances.

For example - sugar, salt, and honey.

(C) Non-reactive substances - substances that do not react with other substances.

For example - Gold, and silver.

(D) Anti-solute - this are antibodies( biological ).

Hence, option B is correct. The substance which dissolves very little or does not dissolve at all in water is called a/an insoluble substance.


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