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I dont understand what you're asking regarding the sand...but water is the 'universal solvent' .. ultimately, it can dissolve both acids and bases...majority of compounds found on earth

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Can you reverse sand and water?

no. The water is the solvent and the sand is the insoluble material. When you have a insoluble material it sits at the bottom. Sand is more dense then water.


A substance that does not dissolve in a solvent is said to be what in that solvent?

- Sand does not dissolve in water- Plastic does not dissolve in water- metals do not dissolve in water


In a mixture of sand and water what is the solute and what is the solvent?

It would be a suspension.


What substance is known as the universal solvent?

The most common substances are Water, Air and sand.


Is sand a solute or a solvent?

Sand is a solute. Solvent is the substance that dissolves the solute, while solute is the substance that is dissolved in the solvent. In the case of sand, it does not dissolve in a solvent but rather remains as solid particles in the mixture.


Can you dissolve all the salts in to sand?

Sand is not a solvent !


How can sand be dissolved?

Sand cannot be dissolved in water as it is a nonpolar substance, while water is a polar solvent. However, sand can be dissolved in certain acids such as hydrofluoric acid or in molten metals at high temperatures.


What is a mixture of a solvent and a insoluble solid?

A mixture of a solvent and an insoluble solid is called a suspension. In a suspension, the solid particles are dispersed throughout the solvent but will settle over time due to gravity. Examples include a mixture of sand in water or chalk in water.


Which solvent can be removed from insoluble solute?

The solvent can be removed from an insoluble solute by techniques such as filtration, decantation, or centrifugation. These methods allow the solvent to be separated from the insoluble solute by physical means, leaving behind the solid material.


What are insoluble solids?

Insoluble solids are substances that do not dissolve in a particular solvent, typically water. They remain as solid particles suspended in the solvent. Examples include sand, chalk, and sulfur.


How do you separate stearic acid from sand and zinc?

Add water and stir; the density of the stearic acid is very low - 0,843 g/cm3; consequently this insoluble in water acid float. Zinc and sand sits at the bottom of the beaker and the stearic acid can be separated.


What is the solvent in mineral water?

The solvent is the pure water.