Is it possible for three or more elements to form a solid solution? explain your answer.

Yes, it is possible for three or more elements to form a solid solution

This is type of solution is known as the ternary solid solution

Explanation:

Yes, it is possible for three or more elements to form a solid solution.

This is type of solution is known as the ternary solid solution.

The phase diagram for the ternary solid solution is three-dimensional.

For the analysis purpose the phase diagram of the ternary solution is represented in the two dimension

The plot obtained is triangular.

Yes, it is possible for three or more elements to form a solid solution.

Further Explanation:

Solid solutions:  

Solid solutions are homogeneous mixtures that are formed when one or more solutes are added to the crystal lattice of the solvent. It is referred to as a solution instead of a compound as the crystal lattice of the solvent remains undisturbed by the addition of the solutes and they exist as a single phase. Examples are metal alloys and crystallized salts from their liquid solutions.

Solid solutions are of two types:  

A. Interstitial solid solutions

B. Substitutional solid solutions

Conditions for the formation of solid solutions are as follows:  

1. The crystal structure of the solvent must remain intact after the addition of solute atoms.

2. The material must remain homogeneous throughout the mixing of solutes and solvent. Example stainless steel is a ternary solution of iron, nickel, chromium.

So it is possible to form a solid solution of three or more elements together.

Learn more:

1. Differentiate between solid KCl and PbCl2 using water:

2. Determine the length of one side of a 0.4 kilograms cube of solid gold, in units of inches?

Answer details:

Grade: Senior Secondary School

Subject: Chemistry

Chapter: Solids State

Keywords: Solid solution, interstitial, substitutional, homogeneous, phase, elements, crystal lattice, solute, solvent, and stainless steel.

the best answer is d because the strong cohesion is caused by the ability of water molecules to undergo hydrogen bonding.

a is incorrect because when water solidifies, it becomes   ice, which expands and occupies a bigger volume for the same mass of water in its liquid state.

b is incorrect because water has high surface tension. besides bonding to itself it hydrogen bonds to other molecules at the top decreasing possibility for breaking of attractive forces.

c is incorrect because the water molecule has oxygen which is highly electronegative and so pulls the electron pair towards itself creating a dipole moment, making the molecule polar.

e is incorrect because water has strong adhesion, ability to stick to other molecules such as glass because of this molecules having stronger hydrogen bonding than water.