0
There are many ways to separate chemicals. There are both physical and chemical means. Physical means would include: temperature change, filtering or straining, or using a centrifuge. Chemical means involve adding or removing a group from a compound to separate it by altering its solubility or its boiling point and then separating it physically and doing the reverse reaction to change it back into the chemical you want.
Many things can be separated by their solubility. if you have a solid mixture which is soluble in warm water and you dissolve it thusly and then reduce the temperature of the water it will cause more of the less soluble compound to fall down to the bottom of the glass.
Look up the solubility of the chemicals in water on wikipedia and if the one that you want has a lower solubility than the one you don't want, dissolve them in warm water and cool it so that the thing you don't want comes out of solution and collects as a solid on the bottom of the glass. get the water to the right temperature so that the thing you dont want doesnt start falling out as well, this will happen if the water is cooled too much. It will list the solubility of the chemical at room temperature on wiki so try to judge the difference in solubility to figure out the right temp for the water, use a thermometer in practice.
If the thing you want is more soluble then it will stay in the water when it is cool and the thing you dont want (less soluble) will fall to the bottom. So if the thing you want is more soluble than the other chemical, keep the water. If the thing you want is less soluble than the other chemical, collect the sediment by pouring the liquid through a strainer.
If you are separating liquids you could heat the mixture to the boiling point of the liquid you want to collect and use a distillation apparatus to collect the vapors and condense them into a liquid again.
If the compound you want is not water soluble and you want to use the first method you will need a different solvent. alcohol is less polar and is a cheap option, butane is reccomended for a truly non-polar solvent. do not ingest butane or any alcohol other than grain alcohol. Grain alcohol that is not 100% alcohol contains water so it will not make a good non-polar solvent if you want a pure product.
good luck!
------
Methods of separation:
- distillation
- (electro)magnetic separation
- crystallization/recrystallization
- centrifugation
- filtration
- decantation
- freeze drying
- gas and liquid chromatographic procedures
- etc.
What else can I help you with?
What chemicals explode when they come in contact with electricity?
Chemicals that can explode when in contact with electricity include nitroglycerin, ammonium nitrate, and hydrogen gas. These chemicals are sensitive to electrical sparks or current, which can trigger a rapid release of energy leading to an explosion.
How can you split up a chemical?
Chemicals can be split up through chemical reactions, such as decomposition reactions where a compound breaks down into simpler substances. Another method is through physical processes like distillation or filtration, which separate components based on differences in properties like boiling point or solubility.
Is chemicals in a battery reacting to the power of a flashlight a physical or chemical change?
The reaction of chemicals in a battery to power a flashlight is a chemical change. This is because the chemicals in the battery undergo a chemical reaction to produce electricity, which powers the flashlight.
The process of pulling chemicals apart by using electricity is known as?
Electrolysis is the process of pulling chemicals apart by using electricity. This involves passing an electric current through a liquid or solution to create chemical reactions that lead to the separation of compounds into their component parts.
How do you separate the components of gold ore?
It is initially done manually. In that you pick out the gold from the other rocks. After that there are various acids and chemicals that dissolve the gold and separate it from the other material
How does fabric softener get rid of static electricity?
Fabric softener reduces static electricity by coating fabrics with a thin layer of chemicals that lubricate and separate the fibers. This helps prevent the build-up of electrons, which is responsible for static electricity.
What is a problem question for a science project using chemicals in fruit to produce electricity?
Can chemicals in a fruit produce electricity
What chemical can separate chemically?
All sorts of chemicals can separate other chemicals chemically. You need to be more specific.
How is static electricity dangerous in a hospital?
With some of the chemicals in a hostpital, The static electricity in a hostpital could catch thing on fire with the chemicals.
How do the chemicals work in a battery?
Batteries convert chemical energy into electricity. Batteries are made up of one or more separate sections, or cells, containing a chemical called an electrolyte.
How to separate the different chemicals in a medicine?
Very very complicated, depends on the chemicals.
Can you make meth out of raid and electricity?
Many chemicals are needed. Electricity and raid are typically neither.
Does carisoprodol have codeine?
Noop. They are two separate chemicals.
What process uses for electricity to separate organic compounds?
The process that uses electricity to separate organic compounds is known as electrolysis. During electrolysis, an electric current is passed through a solution or molten compound, causing chemical reactions at the electrodes. This process can break down complex organic molecules into simpler substances or separate components based on their ionic properties. It is commonly used in various applications, including water splitting and the production of chemicals.
What chemical change produces electricity?
it produces other chemicals
What are the chemicals that are in battery's that allow electricity to flow called?
Electolytes
Can you separate chemicals?
yes you can distillate the chemical. Abean xxx
