A mixture contains camphor and common salt. Camphor is known to go to the gas phase upon slight heating. So which process can be used to separate common salt from camphor?
A
Sublimation
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B
Condensation
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C
Freezing
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D
Melting
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Solution
The correct option is A Sublimation In sublimation, a solid converts directly into a gas by absorbing heat. Camphor undergoes sublimation while common salt does not. So, sublimation can be used to separate a mixture of camphor and common salt.