ABSTRACT

This experiment highlights the process of separating the components of a mixture with
the objective of determining the substances that were separated using the methods of
sublimation, filtration and evaporation. The compounds were (1) Sodium Chloride (NaCl) weighs
about 5g and determining its appearance with white in color, course to fine granules in texture,
crystalized in appearance and it is odourless. (2) Benzoic Acid ( C7H6O2) weighs 3g and also white
in color, coarse to fine granules in texture, crystalized and shiny in appearance and odourless.
Lastly was the (3) Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) weighs 0.1g and white in color, fine in texture, powdery in
appearance and odourless as well. In knowing what compound was being separated from the
other substances, the students had to weigh each equipment as well as the compounds; the
sublimate was known to be as Benzoic Acid, the residue was Silicon Dioxide and the precipitate
was known to be as Sodium Chloride. The percent recovery of the compounds is 2.733%,
4357% and 140.98% respectively.