A soluble salt turns into the crystalline form, usually with its water of crystallisation
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During crystallization, a solution or melt transforms from a disordered state to a highly ordered state, forming a solid crystalline material. As the temperature decreases, the atoms or molecules within the solution or melt start to arrange themselves into a repeating, three-dimensional pattern characteristic of the specific crystal structure. This process is driven by the release of energy as the particles pack together more tightly in the solid crystal lattice.
Some reasons why crystallization process will not give 100 percent recovery include impurities present in the solution which may remain in the mother liquor, incomplete dissolution of the solute, losses during filtration or other separation steps, and solute degradation or decomposition during the process.
Yes, crystallization is a reversible process. By carefully controlling factors such as temperature and concentration, you can both create crystals through crystallization and dissolve them back into a solution. This reversibility is a key aspect of the crystallization process, which makes it useful in various applications.
crystals are hard and shiny while coal is black and soft
Crystallization is the process of forming crystals from a solution, while precipitation is the formation of solid particles from a solution. In crystallization, the particles are arranged in a regular, repeating pattern, while in precipitation, the particles are randomly dispersed.
Cream of tartar is added to taffy to prevent sugar crystallization during the cooking process. This helps to ensure a smooth and creamy texture in the final taffy product.