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Question 15
a.

The list shows some techniques used to separate mixtures.

  • A: crystallisation
  • B: filtration
  • C: fractional distillation
  • D: paper chromatography
  • E: simple distillation

Complete the table to show the best method of obtaining each substance from the mixture. In each case, choose one of the letters A, B, C, D or E. Each letter may be used once, more than once, or not at all.

SubstanceMixtureLetter
sandsand and water
hydrated copper(II) sulfate crystalsaqueous copper(II) sulfate
red food dyea mixture of food dyes
propanonea mixture of propanone and water
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b.

Elements, compounds, and mixtures can be represented by particle diagrams. The boxes below represent the substances present in three different containers.

Three boxes representing different substances: Box 1 containing diatomic N2 molecules, Box 2 containing a mixture of He and Ne single atoms, Box 3 containing triatomic H2O molecules.

Classify the contents of each box as a compound, an element, or a mixture.

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