Question

Match the ideal method of separation of components in a mixture in List I with the appropriate process in list II

Answer 1

• A mixture of sand in water is a suspension. Thus it can be easily separated by filtration.
• Kerosene can be separated from a mixture of kerosene and water by separating funnel. The separating funnel is used to separated to immiscible liquid.
• A mixture of alcohol and water can be separated by fractional distillation. The mixture can be separated by fractional distillation because there is a significant difference between the boiling point of alcohol and water.
• The mixture of naphthalene and lead chloride can be separated by sublimation. Here naphthalene sublimates and gets separated from the mixture.
• A mixture of pure water and impure water can be separated by distillation.