(e) The distillate containing only bromobenzene was contaminated with an unknown liquid, E.

Two
layers were observed in the conical flask.

How can the liquids be separated? Explain your answer.

By using a separating funnel. Bromobenzene and E are immiscible and do not dissolve in each other.

WORK ON IT!
In the table below, circle the question(s) that you have answered incorrectly. Revisit the
relevant section(s) in the textbook to strengthen your understanding of the key concept(s).

Question number(s) Textbook

Learning outcomes Multiple- Free- section(s)
Structured to revise
choice response

(a) Name apparatus for measuring mass,

time, temperature and volumes of 1 – – 2.1
liquids and gases.

(b) Select suitable apparatus for collecting 2

– – 2.2
a sample of gas.

(c) Understand the difference between

3 2(c)(i) – 3.1
pure substances and mixtures.

(d) Describe methods of separating and

purifying mixtures of a solid and a 6 – – 3.2
liquid.

(e) Describe methods of separating and

4 – 1 3.3
purifying mixtures of solids.

(f) Describe a method to separate and

7, 8, 9 – – 3.4
purify a solvent from a solution.

(g) Describe methods of separating and

– – 2 3.5
purifying mixtures of liquids.

(h) Describe chromatography and interpret 1(b), 1(c),

5 – 3.6
chromatograms. 1(d)

(i) Explain the use of a locating agent

in the chromatography of colourless – 1(a) – 3.6
compounds.

(j) Explain the importance of determining

– 2(c)(ii) – 3.7
the purity of substances in daily life.

(k) Identify substances and their purity, 2(a), 2(b),

3 – 3.7
given their melting and boiling points. 2(c)(i)

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