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Mercury and caffeine can be separated using distillation. The mixture is heated to vaporize the caffeine, which has a lower boiling point than mercury. The vaporized caffeine can be collected and condensed back into a liquid form, leaving the mercury behind.

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Does sulfur contain Mercury?

Both Sulfur (S) and Mercury (Hg) are elements. However, Mercury has a great affinity for Sulfur, and is often found in Mercury Sulfides. Cinnabar (Mercury Sulfide, HgS) is a common Mercury Ore.


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Can the separating funnel separate mercury and caffeine?

I do not think so!


What machine separates gold from mercury?

A centrifuge machine can be used to separate gold from mercury. The centrifuge uses centrifugal force to separate the heavier gold from the lighter mercury.


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Why is coffee without caffeine called decaf but coke without caffeine is called caffeine free coke not decaf coke?

Coffee beans are naturally caffeinated so the existed caffeine must be removed, i.e. de-caffeinated. Cola (Coke, etc) often has caffeine added as a separate ingredient, so if that ingredient is skipped, the cola is free of caffeine.


Can coffee come in Decaff?

Yes, there are decaffeinated coffees that have been processed to separate most, if not all of the caffeine. Even if there was caffeine in the decaf, it would generally be not enough to be considered caffeinated.


Does caffeine free and sugar free mean the same thing?

No, sugar and caffeine are two separate entities. Caffeine can keep you awake and make you hyper. Sugar is one of the fast body fuels but in excess it can add to your weight. A sugar free item uses a replacement for the "sugars". (Fructose is a common sugar.) A caffeine free item has no caffeine in it.


What causes mercury in a thermometer to separate?

The cause is an udesired absorption of air.


How will I find Mercury Heavy metal From A bottle of Syrup?

In order to separate mercury from another substance you must have a Mercury separator or a Mercury filter, these are available for purchase by many dealers you can find online.


Why does the mercury in the thermometer not spill even by moving it?

If the question relates to the tendency of the mercury to stay clumped together rather than separate inside the thermometer, it's due to the high surface tension of that element. Mercury can separate inside the thermometer, but its unusual for it to do that for the stated reason.


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Use a magent to pick out the iron particles. Soak the remainder in water until the salt is dissolved - dry the water, leaving behind a pile of salt. Mix the rest with mercury - the gold clings to the mercury, leaving behind a pile of sand. Use cyanide to separate the gold out of the mercury and remove the mercury.


How can you separate mercury oxide?

Mercury oxide can be separated by heating it to a high temperature, which leads to the decomposition of the compound into its elements: mercury and oxygen. The mercury vaporizes and can be collected, while the oxygen is released as a gas.