Answer to Question #156398 in General Chemistry for Arnav Shobhit

Question

In a given solution chalk powder is the solute and water is the solvent. Select two criteria on the

basis of which the nature of the solution can be determined. Based on these criteria state

the

category in which this solution should be placed. (Present your answer in tabular form).

Answer 1

A true solution has solute completely dissolved in the solvent. In case of chalk powder, it does not completely dissolve in water. Hence chalk powder in water is a heterogeneous mixture & is not a true solution.