Separations of Solutions and Mixtures - AP Chemistry
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State the method used to remove a solvent from a solution by heating.
State the method used to remove a solvent from a solution by heating.
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Evaporation. Heat energy converts liquid solvent to vapor phase.
Evaporation. Heat energy converts liquid solvent to vapor phase.
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What method uses a centrifugal force to separate mixtures?
What method uses a centrifugal force to separate mixtures?
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Centrifugation. High-speed rotation separates based on density differences.
Centrifugation. High-speed rotation separates based on density differences.
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What technique separates substances based on mass and density using a centrifuge?
What technique separates substances based on mass and density using a centrifuge?
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Centrifugation. Artificial gravity enhances separation of dense particles.
Centrifugation. Artificial gravity enhances separation of dense particles.
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Which technique separates components based on differences in their affinity to a stationary phase?
Which technique separates components based on differences in their affinity to a stationary phase?
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Chromatography. Different attraction strengths cause variable retention times.
Chromatography. Different attraction strengths cause variable retention times.
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Which technique involves evaporating a solvent to obtain a solute?
Which technique involves evaporating a solvent to obtain a solute?
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Evaporation. Solvent vaporizes leaving behind the dissolved solute.
Evaporation. Solvent vaporizes leaving behind the dissolved solute.
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What is the purpose of using a separating funnel?
What is the purpose of using a separating funnel?
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To separate immiscible liquids. Density differences allow layer formation and separation.
To separate immiscible liquids. Density differences allow layer formation and separation.
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What is the principle behind distillation?
What is the principle behind distillation?
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Separation based on boiling points. Components with lower boiling points vaporize first.
Separation based on boiling points. Components with lower boiling points vaporize first.
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What technique separates substances based on mass and density using a centrifuge?
What technique separates substances based on mass and density using a centrifuge?
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Centrifugation. Artificial gravity enhances separation of dense particles.
Centrifugation. Artificial gravity enhances separation of dense particles.
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Which technique separates components based on differences in their affinity to a stationary phase?
Which technique separates components based on differences in their affinity to a stationary phase?
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Chromatography. Different attraction strengths cause variable retention times.
Chromatography. Different attraction strengths cause variable retention times.
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Which technique involves evaporating a solvent to obtain a solute?
Which technique involves evaporating a solvent to obtain a solute?
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Evaporation. Solvent vaporizes leaving behind the dissolved solute.
Evaporation. Solvent vaporizes leaving behind the dissolved solute.
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What is the purpose of using a separating funnel?
What is the purpose of using a separating funnel?
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To separate immiscible liquids. Density differences allow layer formation and separation.
To separate immiscible liquids. Density differences allow layer formation and separation.
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What is the principle behind distillation?
What is the principle behind distillation?
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Separation based on boiling points. Components with lower boiling points vaporize first.
Separation based on boiling points. Components with lower boiling points vaporize first.
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State the method used to remove a solvent from a solution by heating.
State the method used to remove a solvent from a solution by heating.
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Evaporation. Heat energy converts liquid solvent to vapor phase.
Evaporation. Heat energy converts liquid solvent to vapor phase.
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What method uses a centrifugal force to separate mixtures?
What method uses a centrifugal force to separate mixtures?
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Centrifugation. High-speed rotation separates based on density differences.
Centrifugation. High-speed rotation separates based on density differences.
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Which technique separates components based on differences in their affinity to a stationary phase?
Which technique separates components based on differences in their affinity to a stationary phase?
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Chromatography. Different attraction strengths cause variable retention times.
Chromatography. Different attraction strengths cause variable retention times.
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Which technique involves evaporating a solvent to obtain a solute?
Which technique involves evaporating a solvent to obtain a solute?
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Evaporation. Solvent vaporizes leaving behind the dissolved solute.
Evaporation. Solvent vaporizes leaving behind the dissolved solute.
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What is the purpose of using a separating funnel?
What is the purpose of using a separating funnel?
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To separate immiscible liquids. Density differences allow layer formation and separation.
To separate immiscible liquids. Density differences allow layer formation and separation.
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What is the principle behind distillation?
What is the principle behind distillation?
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Separation based on boiling points. Components with lower boiling points vaporize first.
Separation based on boiling points. Components with lower boiling points vaporize first.
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State the method used to remove a solvent from a solution by heating.
State the method used to remove a solvent from a solution by heating.
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Evaporation. Heat energy converts liquid solvent to vapor phase.
Evaporation. Heat energy converts liquid solvent to vapor phase.
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What method uses a centrifugal force to separate mixtures?
What method uses a centrifugal force to separate mixtures?
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Centrifugation. High-speed rotation separates based on density differences.
Centrifugation. High-speed rotation separates based on density differences.
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What technique separates substances based on mass and density using a centrifuge?
What technique separates substances based on mass and density using a centrifuge?
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Centrifugation. Artificial gravity enhances separation of dense particles.
Centrifugation. Artificial gravity enhances separation of dense particles.
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Which separation technique is based on density differences?
Which separation technique is based on density differences?
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Centrifugation. Denser components settle faster under centrifugal force.
Centrifugation. Denser components settle faster under centrifugal force.
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Identify the process that separates components based on their movement through a medium.
Identify the process that separates components based on their movement through a medium.
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Chromatography. Components move at different rates through the stationary phase.
Chromatography. Components move at different rates through the stationary phase.
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Which separation method utilizes a filter medium?
Which separation method utilizes a filter medium?
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Filtration. Porous material blocks particles while allowing liquid passage.
Filtration. Porous material blocks particles while allowing liquid passage.
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Identify the technique that separates non-volatile solids from liquids.
Identify the technique that separates non-volatile solids from liquids.
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Evaporation. Heat converts liquid to vapor, leaving solid behind.
Evaporation. Heat converts liquid to vapor, leaving solid behind.
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Which separation technique is used to purify a solid by dissolving impurities?
Which separation technique is used to purify a solid by dissolving impurities?
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Recrystallization. Dissolves solid, removes impurities, then recrystallizes pure product.
Recrystallization. Dissolves solid, removes impurities, then recrystallizes pure product.
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What is the separation method based on particle size?
What is the separation method based on particle size?
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Filtration. Larger particles cannot pass through the filter medium.
Filtration. Larger particles cannot pass through the filter medium.
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Identify the process used to separate a solid from a liquid in a heterogeneous mixture.
Identify the process used to separate a solid from a liquid in a heterogeneous mixture.
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Filtration. Uses physical barriers to separate based on particle size.
Filtration. Uses physical barriers to separate based on particle size.
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In chromatography, what is the role of the mobile phase?
In chromatography, what is the role of the mobile phase?
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Carries components through the stationary phase. Transports dissolved components through the separation medium.
Carries components through the stationary phase. Transports dissolved components through the separation medium.
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What is the role of temperature in distillation?
What is the role of temperature in distillation?
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Provides energy for phase change. Heat supplies energy needed for liquid-to-vapor transition.
Provides energy for phase change. Heat supplies energy needed for liquid-to-vapor transition.
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