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When I was in High School (we are talking geological times ago). the teaching was no, but we now know of a number of physical processes that can rip molecules apart. Once they are ripped apart, the parts can be separated by filtering, diffusion, centrifuge, etc. You do have to get rather violent with them. Also, there are large differences in the binding forces depending on the molecule and which atom you wish to rip off.
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∙ 15y agoA typical molecule can't be separated physically but the class of molecules called polymers are links of repeating molecular units (like links in a chain) can be considered to be a single long molecule. If you break a rubber band, you are breaking the chains. That could be considered breaking a molecule if you don't mind (umm) stretching the definition.
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∙ 7y agoYes, there are many different ways this can be done depending on what you want to accomplish.
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Can aspirin be physical separated?
No, Compounds Cannot Be Separated by Physical methods like Magnetic Separation , Filtration etc... They Can Be Only Separated By Chemical Means
What other than physical means can matter be separated?
Only physical means; chemical means alters the chemical composition.
Why is matter a pure substance?
Matter is a pure substance if it can only be separated by chemical means, NOT physical means. This could be a compound or an element. The opposite is a mixture which can be separated/broken into smaller parts by physical means.
What is heterogeneous mixtures often separated by?
chemical compounds can be separated into their component elements by physical means like sifting or filtering
Why can components of mixture be separated by physical means?
If the objects are small then you can use different tools to help you out.
Can a compound be separated by a physical means?
no, it can not be separated by a physical process.
What can be separated by chemical or physical means?
A Compound.
Can matter be separated by physical means?
substance
Is a mixture is made of two or more materials that cannot be separated by any means?
All mixtures can be separated by physical or chemical means.
What cannot be seperated by physical means?
Elements
Can aspirin be physical separated?
No, Compounds Cannot Be Separated by Physical methods like Magnetic Separation , Filtration etc... They Can Be Only Separated By Chemical Means
What can be seprated by chemical means but not by physical means?
The elements of a chemical compound can be separated only by chemical means, but not by physical means.
Is iron an compound or mixture?
Of course Element. Iron = Fe It cannot be separated by physical or chemical means and hence is an element Mixtures can be separated by physical means and compound by chemical means
Can Mixtures be seperated?
Mixtures can be separated by physical means.
Substances that can be separated by physical means are known as?
Mixtures.
Can a solute be separated by their solvents by physical means?
yes it can
Can mixtures can be separated by simple chemical means?
No physical
