Question

Why the distillation method is used for purification of mercury ?​

Answer 1

Answer:

itz used coz

it is a metal and it has a low boiling point

Answer 2

The mercury is purified by distillation method because mercury has low boiling point.

Explanation:

• Distillation is the process of separating particular compounds from a liquid mixture through cooling and heating.
• The liquid is heated to its boiling point and the vapor is cooled by passing it through the tubes.
• The cooled vapor then condenses and formed as purified mercury. When the pure mercury is vaporized, the impurities are left behind in the beaker.
• Since, mercury is volatile when heated, it will evaporate at low temperature.