Separation Techniques - GCSE Chemistry Flashcard

Front

What is the main principle behind separation techniques in chemistry?

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Different solubilities

Front

Which technique is used to separate a liquid from a soluble solid in a solution?

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Simple Distillation

Front

In simple distillation, where should the water enter the condenser?

Back

At the top near the column

Front

What is the boiling point of ethanol?

Back

78 ºC

Front

Which technique is used to separate an undissolved solid from a liquid?

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Filtration

Front

What is the purpose of using a clean, dry, cold glass rod in crystallisation?

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To test if the solution is saturated

Front

What is the name given to the visual output of a chromatography run?

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Chromatogram

Front

Which separation technique is used to separate substances with different solubilities in a given solvent?

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Paper Chromatography

Front

What happens to the solvent during the crystallisation process?

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It evaporates