A scientist is working in a lab and accidentally combines two liquids that quickly form a solution. Which process could be used to separate the two liquids?(1 point)
Responses
waiting for the two liquids to separate
waiting for the two liquids to separate
passing the liquids through a filter to collect one of them
passing the liquids through a filter to collect one of them
heating the liquids and letting one boil away first
heating the liquids and letting one boil away first
collecting one of the liquids with a spoon
heating the liquids and letting one boil away first
The correct answer is: heating the liquids and letting one boil away first
The correct process to separate the two liquids would be heating the liquids and letting one boil away first. To perform this process, the scientist would need to transfer the solution to a vessel that can withstand heat, such as a beaker or a flask. Then, the scientist should apply heat to the vessel using a Bunsen burner, hot plate, or other heating source.
By gradually increasing the temperature, one of the liquids will have a lower boiling point and will start to evaporate into a gas. This gas can be collected or condensed separately from the remaining liquid. The other liquid, with a higher boiling point, will remain in the vessel.
It is important to note that the boiling points of the liquids should be significantly different for this process to be effective. Additionally, safety precautions should always be followed when handling heat and working in a laboratory environment.