Which of the following is an example of a ‘solid in a liquid’ type of solution?

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  1. Brass
  2. Vinegar
  3. Tincture of iodine
  4. Bronze

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Option 3 : Tincture of iodine
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The correct answer is Tincture of iodine

Key Points

  • Tincture of iodine is an example of a 'solid in a liquid' type of solution.
  • In tincture of iodine, iodine (solid) is dissolved in alcohol (liquid).
  • This type of solution is where a solid solute is dissolved in a liquid solvent, forming a homogeneous mixture.
  • Other examples of 'solid in a liquid' solutions include sugar in water and salt in water.

Additional Information

  • Brass and bronze are examples of solid solutions (alloys) where both solute and solvent are in the solid state.
  • Vinegar is an example of a liquid in a liquid solution, where acetic acid is dissolved in water.
  • Solutions can be classified based on the states of solute and solvent, such as solid in liquid, gas in liquid, liquid in liquid, etc.
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