Purity and separating mixtures

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Question 29
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The table below shows information about some properties of four substances, labeled W, X, Y, and Z:

SubstanceMelting point (∘C^\circ\text{C}∘C)Boiling point (∘C^\circ\text{C}∘C)Solubility in waterDoes the substance conduct electricity?
W−97-97−97656565SolubleNo
X−114-114−114787878SolubleNo
Y772772772141214121412SolubleOnly when molten or dissolved
Z108510851085256225622562InsolubleYes
a.

Which separation technique should be used to separate a mixture of substance W and substance X?

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b.

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

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c.

A student separates substance Y from a mixture. They start with 14.8 g14.8\text{ g}14.8 g of the mixture and obtain 4.2 g4.2\text{ g}4.2 g of pure substance Y. Calculate the mass of pure substance Y that could be obtained from 25.0 g25.0\text{ g}25.0 g of the mixture. Give your answer to 3 significant figures.

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d.

Match each of the substances W, Y, and Z with its correct type of structure and bonding. Choose from: Giant Covalent, Ionic, Metallic, Polymer, Simple Covalent.

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