Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Separation and purification

Separation and purification — practice question

Two experiments are given below. experiment 1: A large amount of copper(II) sulfate is stirred into a beaker containing water. After a few minutes, crystals that have not dissolved can be seen at the bottom of the beaker. experiment 2: Sea water is distilled. Distilled water and solid impure salt are collected separately in two containers. Which statement is correct?

  • AIn experiment 1, the undissolved crystals are the filtrate.
  • BIn experiment 1, the water is the solute.
  • CIn experiment 2, sea water boils at $100\,^{\circ}\text{C}$.
  • DIn experiment 2, the impure salt is a residue.

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