Question

suggest a suitable technique for the following a) mercury and water b) coloured components​

Answer 1

Answer:

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Explanation:

mixture of alcohol and water is the right answer

Answer 2

Explanation:

Answer: (a) Mercury and water are separated by decantation by using separating funnel as the separation of two immiscible liquids by a separating funnel depends on the difference in their densities. Mercury is heavier than water therefore, forms the lower layer and separated from water.

Coloured components of a mixture can be separated by a technique called chromatography. This technique is based on the principle of distribution using a filter paper known as paper chromatography.

How do you separate coloured components?

Separate the Coloured Components Present in the Mixture of Red and Blue Inks by Ascending Paper Chromatography