What is the difference between an aqueous solution and a non-aqueous solution? Give one example of each.

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A solution is a homogeneous mixture of two or more components dissolved together uniformly.
A solution is formed when a solute and a solvent combines.
Solute: The component of a solution which is present in a lesser quantity or a substance that is dissolved.
Solvent: The component of a solution which is present in a larger quantity or a substance in which solute is dissolved.
Aqueous solution
Non-aqueous solution
1. A solution in which the solvent is water is called as an aqueous solution. 1. A solution in which the solvent is not water is called as a non-aqueous solution.
2. In aqueous solution,solute is dissolved in water. 2. In non-aqueous solution, solute is dissolved in a solvent other than water like Carbon disulphide $({CS}_{2})$ , Benzene $(C_{6} H_{6})$ , Ethanol $(C_{2} H_{5} OH)$ etc.
3. Example: Sugar $(C_{12} H_{22} O_{11})$ dissolved in Water $(H_{2} O)$ is an aqueous solution. 3. Example: Sulphur $(S)$ powder dissolved in carbon disulphide in which the solvent is carbon disulphide.

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Aqueous solution	Non-aqueous solution
1. A solution in which the solvent is water is called as an aqueous solution.	1. A solution in which the solvent is not water is called as a non-aqueous solution.
2. In aqueous solution,solute is dissolved in water.	2. In non-aqueous solution, solute is dissolved in a solvent other than water like Carbon disulphide $({CS}_{2})$ , Benzene $(C_{6} H_{6})$ , Ethanol $(C_{2} H_{5} OH)$ etc.
3. Example: Sugar $(C_{12} H_{22} O_{11})$ dissolved in Water $(H_{2} O)$ is an aqueous solution.	3. Example: Sulphur $(S)$ powder dissolved in carbon disulphide in which the solvent is carbon disulphide.