2. What are the three substances that generally make up paint? Describe each part.

Answer: Pigment, binder and solvent

Explanation:

A paint is a colored substance which is distributed and spread over a surface produces a thin decorative and protective layer on drying.

The three substances that make up the paint includes the pigments, binder and solvent. The pigment includes the organic and non-organic components and materials. It imparts color to the paint. The binder provides support to the pigment components. The pigment and binder are in solid form the solvent provides a liquid medium to dissolve the pigment and binder.