Question

Describe the various steps involved in the separation of iodine, iron fillings and salt from a mixture.

Answer 1

steps followed in the separation are as follows:
1. Dissolve the mixture of iodine, iron filing and salt in water.
2. Salt will dissolve in the mixture.
3. Filter the above solution.
4. The filtrate will contain salt which can be obtained by evaporation.
5. Now, heat the residue, iodine can be collected by sublimation and iron fillings will be left behind.