LIFE SCIENCE

OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE

BIOCHEMISTRY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following words refers to the inability to mix with water?
A
insoluble
B
universal solvent
C
soluble
D
dissolvable
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A material that is insoluble does not dissolve in water. This means the particles are not broken down to the point where they are no longer visible. Examples of materials that are insoluble are sand and flour. If they are put into water and stirred, they won’t dissolve.

Detailed explanation-2: -A solid that is insoluble in water is called an insoluble solid. Examples of insoluble solids are mud, sand, etc.

Detailed explanation-3: -Immiscible means that the liquids do not mix with each other; oil and water are examples. It is possible to shake up the liquids and get them to mix temporarily, but they soon separate. Separating immiscible liquids is usually simple to achieve. Miscible liquids are harder to separate as they dissolve in each other.

Detailed explanation-4: -Sand and sawdust do not dissolve in water. So, they are insoluble in nature.

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