Separation and purification
12.4What the syllabus asks of you
- Describe and explain methods of separation and purification using: (a) a suitable solvent (b) filtration (c) crystallisation (d) simple distillation (e) fractional distillation
- Suggest suitable separation and purification techniques, given information about the substances involved
- Identify substances and assess their purity using melting point and boiling point information
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Chapter 12: Separation and purification
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