Methods of separating and purifying substances

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Describe how you would obtain a clear solution of magnesium sulfate from a mixture containing excess insoluble magnesium oxide, and then how you would obtain pure, dry crystals of magnesium sulfate from this solution.

Your description should include the names of the apparatus you would use.

A diagram showing the two main stages of the practical: Stage 1 shows filtration with a filter funnel, filter paper, and beaker to collect the filtrate; Stage 2 shows heating an evaporating basin over a Bunsen burner with a tripod and gauze to concentrate the solution, followed by crystallisation in a petri dish.

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Methods of separating and purifying substances Questions

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