Purity and separating mixtures

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Question 21
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The table below shows information about some properties of four substances, labeled A, B, C, and D:

SubstanceMelting point (∘C^\circ\text{C}∘C)Boiling point (∘C^\circ\text{C}∘C)Solubility in waterDoes the substance conduct electricity?
A−95-95−95565656SolubleNo
B−117-117−117787878SolubleNo
C801801801146514651465SolubleOnly when molten or dissolved
D153815381538286228622862InsolubleYes
a.

Which separation technique should be used to separate a mixture of substance A and substance B?

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b.

Describe a method that could be used to separate a mixture of solid substance C and solid substance D to obtain pure samples of both.

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c.

A student separates substance C from a mixture. They start with 8.4 g8.4\text{ g}8.4 g of the mixture and obtain 2.9 g2.9\text{ g}2.9 g of pure substance C. Calculate the mass of pure substance C that could be obtained from 15.0 g15.0\text{ g}15.0 g of the mixture. Give your answer to 3 significant figures.

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d.

Match each of the substances A, C, and D with its correct type of structure and bonding. Choose from: Giant Covalent, Ionic, Metallic, Polymer, Simple Covalent.

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