Question 12

Look at the given reaction.
Hydrochloric acid + Sodium hydroxide (base) $⟹$ Sodium chloride (salt) +Water
Sodium chloride formed in this reaction remains in solution form. Can we get solid sodium chloride from the solution? Suggest a method (if any).

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Solution

Solid sodium chloride can be obtained from its solution by evaporation. By this, water present in the solution evaporated in the form of water vapour to the surroundings and solid sodium chloride is left behind in the container.

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