Answer to Question #162009 in General Chemistry for Ara

Question

You are given 5 kg of white solid crystals. Preliminary data showed that it is actually a mixture of 3 solids. After several tests, the solubility of the solids in water was discovered and the curve above is the result. Use the data given above to design a procedure to separate the 3 solids just by increasing the temperature. Explain the logic behind your experimental design by using 10 – 15 sentences only.

Answer 1

Some mixtures can be separated using hot or cold temperatures. For example, a mixture of sugar and water can be separated by using heat. Heat will separate the water and sugar using a process called evaporation. During evaporation liquid water is turned into a gas.