Question

Name the best method of separation of components: common salt and camphor

Answer 1

• Sublimation is a process by which a solid is converted directly into vapor on heating without passing through the liquid state.
• Substances that undergo sublimation are called sublimates.
• Camphor is a sublimate, so it will vaporize on heating. But common salt will not undergo sublimation. Thus, they can be separated.

Hence, the best method of separation of common salt and camphor is sublimation.