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How could you separate a mixture of iron fillings and sulfur powder?
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∙ 13y ago
Use a magnet to lift out the iron filings.
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What substance can be used to separate a mixture of iron fillings and powdered sulfur?
a magnet
How can you separate iron powder and sulfur powder from a mixture of the two?
Iron powder is attracted by a magnet, sulfur is dissolved in carbon disulfide, but be careful: it is explosive, toxic and stinks (rotten cauliflower)
What happens when dilute sulfuric acid is added to a mixture of iron fillings and sulfur powder?
H2 (g) + FeSO4 (s) hydrogen gas and iron sulphate
Is sulfur powder an element compound or mixture?
Sulfur is an element.
Can you separate the unheated sulfur and iron fillings yes or no?
Yes you can. You might do it with a magnet.
How do you separate iron fillings and sulfur powder?
you use a magent
What would happen if you pass a magnet over a mixture of iron fillings and sulfur powder?
The iron fillings are attracted by the magnet and separated from the sulphur powder.
What substance can be used to separate a mixture of iron fillings and powdered sulfur?
a magnet
What kind of mixture is sulfur and iron fillings?
it is a heterogenous mixture
How can you separate iron powder and sulfur powder from a mixture of the two?
Iron powder is attracted by a magnet, sulfur is dissolved in carbon disulfide, but be careful: it is explosive, toxic and stinks (rotten cauliflower)
What happens if you start heating a mixture of sulfur powder and iron fillings?
Heating a mixture of sulfur powder and iron fillings will produce Generation of black iron sulfide (FeS) because of insufficient oxidation of sulfur into the iron oxide +3, and Fe2O3 iron sulfide is black, not yellow over iron sulfide (FeS2) ,can be called pyrite. Use iron fillings and sulphur powder and distinguish between these on the basis of: i) appearance i.e., homogeneity and heterogeneity ii) behavior towards a magnet iii) behavior towards carbon disulphide a solvent iv) effect of heat.
What happens when dilute sulfuric acid is added to a mixture of iron fillings and sulfur powder?
H2 (g) + FeSO4 (s) hydrogen gas and iron sulphate
Is sulfur powder element compound or mixture?
Sulfur is an element.
Is sulfur powder an element compound or mixture?
Sulfur is an element.
Does gun powder a mixture?
It is a mixture of charcoal, sulfur and saltpeter.
What happen in the iron fillings and sulfur powder if they heat together?
The iron and sulfur react to form the compound iron sulfide.
How do you separate iron fillings from sulfur?
Using a magnet would be the easiest way.
