In a solution, the solute is dissolved by the solvent.
You could use 80 percent acetone in water as a blank or reference by preparing a solution of 80 percent acetone in water without the analyte of interest. This would account for any interference or signal contribution from the solvent mixture. It is important to use the same solvent composition in the blank/reference as in the sample to ensure accurate measurements and account for any solvent effects on the analytical signal.
It would not be correct to blank the spectrophotometer with deionized water because deionized water does not contain any solutes that would contribute to the absorbance reading. The purpose of blanking the spectrophotometer is to zero the instrument by measuring the absorbance of a solution that only contains the solvent used in the sample. Using deionized water would not effectively remove any background interference from the sample, leading to inaccurate results. It is recommended to use a blank solution that closely matches the solvent and conditions of the sample being measured.
The blank titration is used to determine the exact amount of acid needed to neutralize any impurities in the titration setup, such as the indicator and solvent. This additional volume of acid is accounted for in the blank titration and is subtracted from the volume of acid used in the titration with the oil sample.
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We call a liquid in which substances dissolve a solvent.
the solvent