AP BIOLOGY

LABORATORY REVIEW

DIFFUSION AND OSMOSIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
If a solute such as sugar is dissolved in water, it forms a ____
A
solvent
B
solution
C
potion
D
elixir
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The solute is known to be a substance that dissolves in the solvent and is present in a lesser amount. When sugar is mixed with water, it forms a homogeneous solution in which the water acts as a solvent and the sugar as a solute.

Detailed explanation-2: -So, When Sugar is dissolved in water, Sugar is the solute, water is the solvent and sweet water is the solution respectively.

Detailed explanation-3: -A solution is obtained when a substance is dissolved in another substance. The substance in which solute is dissolved is known as a solvent.

Detailed explanation-4: -Expert-Verified Answer SUGAR is soluble in water. When sugar dissolves in water, new bonds between sugar and water are created. During this process energy is given off.

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