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(i) Two solids which have different solubility's in a solvent and which do not undergo reaction when dissolved in it. | On dissolving in solvent, the solid which is insoluble is separated out by filtration and the soluble solid is separated by crystallization. |
(ii) Liquid that decomposes at its boiling point | Distillation under reduced pressure is done, because at low pressure vapours are formed below its boiling point and decomposition does not take place. |
(iii) Steam volatlie liquid | Liquid is converted into vapours by passing steam followed by condensation. |
(iv) Two liquids which have boiling points close to each other | The vapours of such liquids are formed within the same temperature range and are condensed simultaneously. The technique of fractional distillation is used in such cases. In this technique, vapours of a liquid mixture are passed through a fractionating column before condensation. The fractionating column is fitted over the mouth of the round bottom flask. |
(v) Two liquids with large difference in boiling points. | Liquids having different boiling points vaporize at different temperatures. The vapours are cooled and the liquids so formed are collected separately. |