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Questions 2.4d No 3
A mixture consists of small particles of solids X and Y. When heated, solid X easily melts into a thin liquid but does not dissolve Y. X and Y are non-magnetic and do not sublime. Neither are they destroyed by heat. Explain how you would obtain pure solid X and Y from the mixture. --------------------------------------------
Answers to Questions 2.4d No 3
- Heat the mixture till all solid X melts.
- Filter the mixture while still hot and collect X as a filtrate in a separate container.
- Wash and dry solid Y.