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Why can physical methods be used to separate mixtures but not compounds?
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∙ 14y ago
compounds are bonded at a molecular level. they would hve to be releived of that bond before physical separaion can occur.
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What is the difference between elements compounds and important mixtures?
Elements are atoms that consist of different protons. They are the simplest thing that defines an atom. The only thing that defines them is the number of protons, electrons and neutrons they have, as all protons, electrons and neutrons are identical. (I think) Compounds are elements joined chemically together. They must be in a set ratio (e.g. water must be 2 hydrogen atoms and 1 oxygen atom) They can only be separated chemically (e.g electrolysis). Mixtures are stuff that contain different substances or materials. They are not bonded together chemically. There is no set ratio, unlike compounds. They can be separated by physical methods. (for example, salt in water is a mixture. They can be separated by distillation.)
What are some methods for decomposing compounds?
thermal decomposition: decomposing by the means of heatelectric decompostion: decomposing by sending a electric current through the compoundthere are some mor e but these are all i know
What does the transportation industry consist of?
Transportation systems move goods and people around the world. Physical distribution of goods is accomplished by various means: truck, railroad, airplane, ship or boat, and pipeline, or a combination of these methods.
What methods did the Nazis use to kill occupants of their concentration camps?
Lots, from gas chambers to just straight up lining them up, and shooting them into a ditch. They would separate women from their children and break families apart.
What were Three methods used by the Nazis to kill their prisoners?
One of the methods were gas chambers.
Mixtures can what but compounds cant?
Mixtures can be separated by physical methods.
How do you separate the mixture of toothpaste?
In practical terms, you don't. When people say it's possible to separate mixtures ... but not compounds ... by purely physical methods, those hypothetical "methods" include things like very fine tweezers and a strong magnifying glass.
What is cromotography?
it is a broad range of physical methods used to separate and or to analyze complex mixtures
How do you separate mixtures and compounds?
You can break down a mixture by physical means
Can a compound be seperated into its consistent elements by physical methods?
No, physical methods cannot separate a compound into its constituent elements. Compounds are formed by the combination of atoms of different elements in fixed ratios, and physical methods such as filtration or distillation only affect the physical state of the compound, not its chemical composition. To separate a compound into its elements, chemical methods such as chemical reactions or electrolysis are required.
How do the general methods for separating mixtures and compounds differ?
The general methods for separating mixtures involve physical processes like filtration, distillation, and chromatography based on the physical properties of the components. On the other hand, compounds are separated using chemical processes like reactions or extractions based on the chemical properties of the compounds. Mixing of elements and compounds can lead to varying methods of separation.
Do mixtures have always more than phase?
yea because the component of mixture can be separate by physical methods like filtration.
Heterogeneous mixtures can be separated by physical means.?
Yes. Try using a separation flask.
What is heterogeneous mixtures often separated by?
Heterogeneous mixtures are often separated by physical methods such as filtration, distillation, or centrifugation. These methods take advantage of the differences in properties such as size, density, or solubility of the components in the mixture to separate them effectively.
Many mixtures can be separated into their components by what methods?
Some methods used to separate mixtures into their components include filtration, distillation, chromatography, and extraction. These methods take advantage of differences in physical or chemical properties between the components of the mixture.
What are two ways in which mixtures differ from compounds list four methods that can be used to separate mixtures?
Mixtures are made of different substances that retain their individual properties, while compounds consist of two or more elements chemically combined. Four methods to separate mixtures are filtration, distillation, chromatography, and crystallization.
What methods of separating mixtures separate soluble or insoluble mixtures one?
Filtration is the best method.
