WAEC Chemistry 2014 Objective — Question 18
Question 18 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Chemistry 2014 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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A compound U melts at 82°C and boils at 113°C. If U was found to be insoluble in water, a mixture of U in water could best be separated by
- A. chromatography
- B. sublimation
- C. filtrationCorrect
- D. the use of a separating funnel
Explanation
Since U is insoluble in water and even melts at a large temperature, it can be separated from its mixture with water using filtration.
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