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Materials and Solutions

ICSE · Class 4 · Science

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Card 1Soluble Substances

What is a soluble substance?

Answer

A soluble substance is one that dissolves in a liquid. For example, sugar dissolves in water, so it is soluble in water.

Card 2Insoluble Substances

What is an insoluble substance?

Answer

An insoluble substance is one that does not dissolve in a liquid. For example, sand does not dissolve in water, so it is insoluble in water.

Card 3Solute, Solvent, Solution

What is a solute?

Answer

A solute is the substance that dissolves in a liquid to form a solution. For example, in sugar water, sugar is the solute.

Card 4Solute, Solvent, Solution

What is a solvent?

Answer

A solvent is the liquid in which a solute dissolves. For example, in sugar water, water is the solvent.

Card 5Solute, Solvent, Solution

What is a solution?

Answer

A solution is a mixture formed when a solute dissolves in a solvent. For example, salt water is a solution of salt (solute) in water (solvent).

Card 6Solvent

Why is water called a universal solvent?

Answer

Water is called a universal solvent because it can dissolve many substances like salt, sugar, and juice. This helps in many daily activities and in nature.

Card 7Soluble Substances

Give two examples of substances that are soluble in water.

Answer

Sugar and salt are both soluble in water. They disappear when stirred in water and form a solution.

Card 8Insoluble Substances

Give two examples of substances that are insoluble in water.

Answer

Sand and oil are insoluble in water. They do not dissolve and can be seen separately in water.

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