Determine the solvent and solute in the following :
a) carat 14 gold
b) gaseous drinking ( pepsi for ex.)
You generally assign the larger number to the solvent and the smaller number to the solute.
14k Au is 14/24 pure or about 58% Au. It is alloyed with Cu, Ag, or some other metal to make it harder. So I would call Au the solvent and Cu/Ag as the solute.
In a pepsi, the CO2 is the solute and rest of it is the solvent.
a) In carat 14 gold, the solvent is typically gold itself, while the solute is other metals and elements that are added to the gold to give it strength and alter its color. The most common alloying elements for carat 14 gold include copper, silver, zinc, and nickel.
b) In gaseous drinking (e.g. Pepsi), the solvent is typically water, which forms the major component of the drink. The solutes in gaseous drinking are the various dissolved ingredients, such as carbon dioxide (which gives it the fizz), high fructose corn syrup (or other sweeteners), flavorings, coloring agents, and preservatives.
a) Carat 14 gold refers to the purity of gold in a piece of jewelry. In this case, the solvent is typically a metal like copper or silver, which is mixed with pure gold to create an alloy. The solute is pure gold, which is dissolved or mixed in the solvent metal.
b) In gaseous drinks like Pepsi, the solvent is usually water. Water forms the majority of the liquid content in the beverage. The solute in this case would be carbon dioxide, which is the gas dissolved in the water to create the carbonated bubbles. Additionally, there are also other solutes present in the drink, such as flavorings, sweeteners, and other additives.
Copper is the solute and Gold is the solvent.
Carbon dioxide is the solute and flavoured (coloured) water (drinks) is the solvent.