10 Questions
What is the primary function of a solvent?
To dissolve a solute, resulting in a solution
In which industries are solvents commonly used?
Chemical, pharmaceutical, oil, and gas industries
What is the most common solvent used by living things?
Water
What property of water makes it capable of reducing forces of electrostatic attraction?
High dielectric constant
What happens to salts and other electrolytes when they are dissolved in water?
They get dissociated into ions
What is the most common solvent used by living things?
Water
In which industry are solvents commonly used for chemical synthesis and purification processes?
Pharmaceutical
What type of fluid can a solvent be?
Supercritical fluid
Which solvent is commonly used in dry cleaning processes?
Tetrachloroethylene
How does water's high dielectric constant contribute to its role as a solvent for living things?
It is capable of reducing forces of electrostatic attraction binding charged ions
Test your knowledge of solvents with this quiz! Explore the different types of solvents and their applications in various industries such as chemical synthesis, pharmaceuticals, and oil and gas. Learn about common uses of solvents in dry cleaning, paint thinners, and spot removers.
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