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In a binary solution of common salt in water, which component is correctly identified as the solvent?
AWater, the component in larger amount
BCommon salt, the component dissolved
CWater, the component in lesser amount
DCommon salt, present in larger amount
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Water, the component in larger amount
1. In a solution the solvent is the component present in the larger amount by weight.
2. The solute is the component present in lesser amount and gets distributed in the solvent.
3. In salt water, water is far more abundant, so water is the solvent and salt is the solute.
4. Hence the solvent is water, the component in larger amount.
_Source: Samacheer Kalvi (TN SCERT) Class 10 Science, Unit 9 Solutions "Components of Solutions", p.132_
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