Question

Name the solvent you would use to separate a mixture of sulphur and carbon

Answer 1

Separating method used for Separating sulphur from charcoal(carbon) is by solvent extraction. Sulphur can be dissolved in carbon disulphide solution.

Answer 2

Carbon disulphide(CS₂) is a solvent.

Add the mixture of carbon and sulphur to CS₂.The sulphur will get dissolved in the solvent.

Filter to remove the carbon.Dry the filter paper and recover the carbon.

Collect the filtrate containing the sulphur.Evaporate CS₂ and recover dry sulphur