Which of the following is an example of a ‘solid in a liquid’ type of solution?

This question was previously asked in
SSC CHSL Exam 2024 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On: 02 Jul, 2024 Shift 2)
View all SSC CHSL Papers >
  1. Brass
  2. Vinegar
  3. Tincture of iodine
  4. Bronze

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 3 : Tincture of iodine
Free
SSC CHSL General Intelligence Sectional Test 1
25 Qs. 50 Marks 18 Mins

Detailed Solution

Download Solution PDF

The correct answer is Tincture of iodine

Key Points

  • Tincture of iodine is an example of a 'solid in a liquid' type of solution.
  • In tincture of iodine, iodine (solid) is dissolved in alcohol (liquid).
  • This type of solution is where a solid solute is dissolved in a liquid solvent, forming a homogeneous mixture.
  • Other examples of 'solid in a liquid' solutions include sugar in water and salt in water.

Additional Information

  • Brass and bronze are examples of solid solutions (alloys) where both solute and solvent are in the solid state.
  • Vinegar is an example of a liquid in a liquid solution, where acetic acid is dissolved in water.
  • Solutions can be classified based on the states of solute and solvent, such as solid in liquid, gas in liquid, liquid in liquid, etc.

Latest SSC CHSL Updates

Last updated on Jul 22, 2025

-> The Staff selection commission has released the SSC CHSL Notification 2025 on its official website.

-> The SSC CHSL New Application Correction Window has been announced. As per the notice, the SCS CHSL Application Correction Window will now be from 25.07.2025 to 26.07.2025.   

-> The SSC CHSL is conducted to recruit candidates for various posts such as Postal Assistant, Lower Divisional Clerks, Court Clerk, Sorting Assistants, Data Entry Operators, etc. under the Central Government. 

-> The SSC CHSL Selection Process consists of a Computer Based Exam (Tier I & Tier II).

-> To enhance your preparation for the exam, practice important questions from SSC CHSL Previous Year Papers. Also, attempt SSC CHSL Mock Test.  

->UGC NET Final Asnwer Key 2025 June has been released by NTA on its official site

->HTET Admit Card 2025 has been released on its official site

Hot Links: teen patti lotus teen patti mastar teen patti flush