A mixture consists of a soluble solid in a liquid. Which method is most suitable for obtaining both the components?
(A) Fractional distillation
(B) Sublimation
(C) Distillation
(D) Evaporation
Answers
Answer:
A is the correct option
Answer:
A mixture that consists of a soluble solid in a liquid can be best separated by distillation to obtain both the components. The correct option is (C)
Explanation:
Distillation is the process of separation where liquid part of a mixture is heated to evaporation, condensed and then collected to separate it from a soluble solid dissolve in it. The process of distillation ensures that you obtain both the liquid and the soluble solid.
The other choices are not the best option because of the following reasons:
A) Fraction distillation is used to separate chemicals that have various compounds with varying boiling points.
B) Sublimation is used to separate a solid that changes phase directly to gas from other solids.
C) Evaporation - evaporation can be used to separate this mixture. However in evaporation the liquid is not collected but let out into the air. In this case you lose the liquid part of the mixture