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Standard IX

Chemistry

Which of the ...

Question

Which of the following can dissolve in water?
a) solids
b) liquids
c) gases

Solids

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Liquids

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Gases

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All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is D
All of the above

Solids, liquids as well as gases can dissolve in water. It is due to this reason that water is called an universal solvent as it can dissolve more substances than any other solvent.

Common salt dissolving in water is an example for solid dissolving in water.

A few drops of hydrochloric acid in water is an example for liquid dissolving in water.

Carbon dioxide is a gas which is dissolved in water under high pressure.

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Which of the following can dissolve in water? a) solids b) liquids c) gases

Which of the following can dissolve in water?
a) solids
b) liquids
c) gases