CHEMCO Exit Exam • Set 15 Question 3 of 30
In solid solution, solute can be _______
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Direct Answer
Option A: Liquid and Gas
In a solid solution, while the solvent is a solid, the solute can be either a liquid or a gas, in addition to another solid. Examples include hydrogen gas dissolving in palladium or mercury liquid forming an amalgam with silver.
All Options
A
Liquid and Gas
(Correct Answer)
B
Liquid or gas
C
Only solid
D
Only liquid
Detailed Explanation & Context
In a solid solution, while the solvent is a solid, the solute can be either a liquid or a gas, in addition to another solid. Examples include hydrogen gas dissolving in palladium or mercury liquid forming an amalgam with silver.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Advanced Training for Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations (CHEMCO).
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