Types of solutions: Based on the type of solvent — lesson. Science State Board, Class 10.

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The majority of the substances are soluble in water. That is why water is referred to as a "Universal solvent."

Universal solvent

However, some substances do not dissolve in water. As a result, other solvents, such as ethers, benzene, and alcohols, are used to prepare a solution by dissolving the substances.

Some substances do not dissolve in water

Based on the type of solvent used solutions are classified into two types:

Aqueous solutions
Non-aqueous solutions

Aqueous solutions:

The aqueous solution is a solution in which water acts as a solvent.

Example:

Common salt in water, sugar in water, copper sulphate in water, and so on.

Dissolving salt in water

Here in the above examples, the solvent is water, and the solute is common salt, sugar, copper sulphate, etc.

Non-aqueous solutions:

The non-aqueous solution is a solution in which any liquid other than water acts as a solvent.

Solvent other than water is considered a non-aqueous solvent. Non-aqueous solvents include alcohols, benzene, ethers, carbon disulphide, acetone, and others.

Example:

Iodine dissolved in carbon tetrachloride, sulphur dissolved in carbon disulphide, etc.