Formative Practice 5.2 – Science Form 2 Chapter 5


Question 1:
Explain with examples the meaning of solute, solvent and solution.

Answer:
Sugar dissolves in water forming sugar water.

Sugar is a solute, a substance that dissolves in a liquid.

Water is a solvent, a liquid that dissolves a solute.

Sugar water is a solution, a mixture of solute and solvent.


Question 2:
Explain one difference between solution and suspension.

Answer:
The particles of a solute in a solution are dispersed evenly throughout the solvent, but the particles of a solute in a suspension are dispersed unevenly.
(Any other answers are accepted)


Question 3:
Name the substances at home that can remove rust, blood stains and ink stains.

Answer:
Rust – lime juice// vinegar
Blood – common salt solution
Ink – hair spray// vinegar


Question 4:
Why is hot water suitable for making coffee?

Answer:
Hot water increases the rate of solubility of coffee powder. The higher the temperature of water, the higher the rate of solubility of coffee powder.

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