Cambridge IGCSE Combined Science practice

Paper 3 structured question: Separation and purification

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Separation and purification

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Paper 3Theory (Core)3 marks

Understanding distillation techniques is crucial for chemical processes.

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Distillation is used to separate components of a mixture based on their boiling points.

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Describe the difference between simple distillation and fractional distillation.
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Paper 3Theory (Core)2 marks

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Different techniques can be used to separate and purify substances based on their physical properties.

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Explain the process of filtration and its applications in separating mixtures.
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