Question

Identify the solute and the solvent in each of the solutions.

A: table sugar (C12H22O11) in water
B: air (78%N, 21%O, 1% mixed gases)
C: a solution of 33% ethanol, 67% water
D: steel (alloy of 95% iron, 1.5% carbon, 3.5% maganese)
E: NH3 (g) in water

Answer 1

In solution A, table sugar (C12H22O11) is the solute and water is the solvent. In solution B, air is the solvent and the gases (nitrogen, oxygen, and other mixed gases) are the solutes. In solution C, ethanol is the solute and water is the solvent.

Step-by-step explanation:

In solution A, table sugar (C12H22O11) is the solute and water is the solvent.

In solution B, air is the solvent and the gases (nitrogen, oxygen, and other mixed gases) are the solutes.

In solution C, ethanol is the solute and water is the solvent.

In solution D, the solute is the alloy of 95% iron, 1.5% carbon, and 3.5% manganese, while the solvent is not specified.

In solution E, ammonia (NH3) is the solute and water is the solvent.