Chapter 4, Problem 98AE

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Interpretation: The solvent and the solute between the given species is to be identified. The reaction to separate the tin from the bronze is to be stated. The concentration of tin in bronze is to be calculated.

Concept introduction: A solution is a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances and the composition is same throughout the solution.

The solute and the solvent are the components of the solution.

Alloy is a mixture of metal with another metal or metal with another element.

To determine: The components of the solution.

(b)

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To determine: The concentration of the solute metal present in the given alloy.

(c)

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To determine: The reaction to remove all the tin from the bronze.