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Saturated Solution and Crystallization

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Saturated Solution and Crystallization

Question

(a). Define the following terms:
I. A saturated solution.
II. Crystallization.
(b)(i). Describe how copper (II) sulphate crystals can be obtained from copper (II) sulphate solution.
(ii). Give two industrial applications of crystallization as a method of separating soluble substances from their solutions.

Answer

(a)(i). a saturated solution is a solution that has maximum solute and that cannot dissolve any more solute at a given temperature.
(ii). Crystallization is the process of obtaining salt crystals from a saturated solution by cooling.
(b)(i). evaporate the solution to dryness . allow the saturated solution to cool to form crystals.
(ii). Extraction of salt from salty water.
Extraction of sugar from sugar cane.
Extraction of medicinal substances from plants.