Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Separation and purification

Separation and purification — practice question

A mixture of copper(II) nitrate and copper powder can be used to obtain pure solid copper(II) nitrate. The method includes three stages: X add water and stir; Y crystallise; Z filter. Once these three stages are complete, the copper(II) nitrate is washed and dried. Which sequence of X, Y and Z is correct for producing pure solid copper(II) nitrate from the mixture?

  • A$X \rightarrow Y \rightarrow Z$
  • B$X \rightarrow Z \rightarrow Y$
  • C$Y \rightarrow X \rightarrow Z$
  • D$Z \rightarrow X \rightarrow Y$

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