Multiple choice

The process used to separate a mixture of ammonium chloride and iodine is ______.

  1. sublimation

  2. magnetic separation

  3. solvent extraction

  4. chromatography
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Solvent extraction is a process whereby two immiscible liquids are vigorously shaken in an attempt to disperse one in the other so that solutes can migrate from one solvent to the other. The picture on the right shows the shape of a traditional separatory funnel.

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