Which of the following is not true concerning standard states?
A) For pure liquids, the standard state is 1M
B) For pure solids, the standard state is the pure solid itself
C) For gases, the standard state is 1 atmosphere
D) For solutes, the standard state is 1M
E) All of the answers are true

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The standard state for pure liquids is not 1M; it is the pure liquid under its own pressure (usually 1 atmosphere). For solutes in solution, the standard state is 1M, which is correctly stated in option D.

Which of the Following Is Not True Concerning Standard States