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Separation and purification
Explain and describe various methods for separating and purifying substances, including the use of a suitable solvent, filtration, crystallisation, simple distillation, and fractional distillation.
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CambridgeIGCSEChemistryExperimental techniques and chemical analysis
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- Explain and describe various methods for separating and purifying substances, including the use of a suitable solvent, filtration, crystallisation, simple distillation, and fractional distillation.
- Propose appropriate techniques for separation and purification based on the characteristics of the substances provided.
- Identify substances and evaluate their purity by using information about their melting and boiling points.
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