Adsorption is defined as a process in which gas molecules tend to adsorb on the surface of a solid solvent.
Therefore, the statement solids are not able to act as a solvent if a gas is the solute, is false.
On the other hand, gases can also act as a solvent if a solid is the solute.
Explanation:
Adsorption is defined as a process in which gas molecules tend to adsorb on the surface of a solid solvent.
Therefore, the statement solids are not able to act as a solvent if a gas is the solute, is false.
On the other hand, gases can also act as a solvent if a solid is the solute.For example, air present in the surrounding acts as a solvent and solid substances present in the surrounding acts as a solute.
Hence, the statement gases are not able to act as a solvent if a solid is the solute, is false.
Thus, we can conclude that following are the statements which are incorrect.
Solids are not able to act as a solvent if a gas is the solute.
Gases are not able to act as a solvent if a solid is the solute.
