Question

Which of the following is true about solutions?

• A. A solution is composed of two components i.e. solute and solvent.
• B. The component present in minor quantity in a solution is called solute.
• C. The component present in major quantity in a solution is called solvent.
• D. The component present in minor quantity in a solution is called solvent

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C)

The correct options are
A

A solution is composed of two components i.e. solute and solvent.

B

The component present in minor quantity in a solution is called solute.

C

The component present in major quantity in a solution is called solvent.

A solution consists of a solute and a solvent. The component that is present in greater quantity (major) is called solvent while the one that is present in lesser quantity (minor) is called solute.

For example:- Sugar (solute) is dissolved in water (solvent) to form a sugar solution.