Give an example each for the mixture having the following characteristics. Suggest a suitable method to separate the components of these mixtures.
(a) A volatile and a non-volatile component
(b) Two volatile components with appreciable difference in boiling points
(c) Two immiscible liquids
(d) One of the components changes directly from solid to gaseous state
(e) Two or more colored constituents soluble in some solvent.



CharacteristicsExamplesMethod of separation
(a) A volatile and a non-volatile component
Mixture of acetone and water.
Distillation
(b) Two volatile components with appreciable difference in boiling points
Mixture of petrol and kerosene
Distillation
(c) Two immiscible liquids
Mixture of oil and water
Fractional distillation
(d) One of the components changes directly from solid to gaseous state
Mixture of naphthalene and ammonium chloride
Sublimation
(e) Two or more colored constituents soluble in some solvent.
Different colour of ink Chromatography

Updated on: 19-Jan-2023

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