Question 5
Separation of MixturesIn an experiment, which of the following observations would suggest that a solid sample is a mixture? The
- A.solid can be ground to a fine powder
- B.density of the solid is 2.25 g dm−3
- C.solid begins to melt at 573 K but is not completely melted until 648 K
- D.solid absorbs moisture from the atmosphere and turns into a liquid
- E.solid melts at 300 K.
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Answer: C (solid begins to melt at 573 K but is not completely melted until 648 K)
Explanation
A pure solid melts sharply at one temperature. A sample that melts over a wide range of temperatures (573 K to 648 K) must contain more than one substance.