How will you separate a mixture of common salt $(A)$,camphor $(B)$ and iron filings $(C)$? Describe the process.

Vedclass pdf generator app on play store
Vedclass iOS app on app store
(N/A) To separate the mixture of common salt,camphor,and iron filings,follow these steps:
$1$. Magnetic Separation: Move a magnet over the mixture. Since iron filings $(C)$ are magnetic,they will be attracted to the magnet and can be separated from the mixture.
$2$. Sublimation: The remaining mixture contains common salt and camphor. Heat the mixture in a china dish. Camphor $(B)$ is a sublimable substance,meaning it changes directly from a solid to a gas upon heating. Place an inverted funnel over the dish to collect the camphor vapors,which will solidify on the cool inner walls of the funnel.
$3$. Residue: The common salt $(A)$ does not sublime and will remain as a residue in the china dish.

Explore More

Similar Questions

How are mixtures different from compounds?

The substances that sublime can be made to liquefy by

Define chromatography.

Fractional distillation is suitable for the separation of miscible liquids with a boiling point difference of about $25\, K$ or less. What part of the fractional distillation apparatus makes it efficient and provides an advantage over a simple distillation process? Explain using a diagram.

Why does a copper sulphate solution in water not show the Tyndall effect,while a mixture of water and milk does?

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo