properties of the three state of matter.and seperation techique for silver chloride and sodium trioxonitrate(v)
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The three states of matter are solid, liquid, and gas. Let's discuss their properties:
1. Solid:
- Particles are tightly packed, arranged in a fixed pattern.
- Definite shape and volume.
- Strong intermolecular forces hold particles together.
- Particles vibrate in their fixed positions.
- Almost incompressible.
2. Liquid:
- Particles are close together but not as tightly packed as in solids.
- Takes the shape of the container it's in, but has a definite volume.
- Weaker intermolecular forces compared to solids.
- Can flow and take the shape of the container.
- Almost incompressible.
3. Gas:
- Particles are widely spaced and move freely.
- No fixed shape or volume (takes the shape and volume of the container).
- Very weak intermolecular forces.
- Particles move rapidly in random directions.
- Highly compressible.
Now, let's discuss the separation technique for silver chloride and sodium trioxonitrate(V) (also known as sodium nitrate):
To separate silver chloride and sodium trioxonitrate(V), one approach is to use a technique called "precipitation." Here are the steps involved:
1. Dissolve the mixture: Dissolve the mixture of silver chloride and sodium trioxonitrate(V) in water. Both compounds are soluble in water but have different solubilities.
2. Precipitation: Add a solution of a suitable reagent (e.g., sodium chloride solution) to the dissolved mixture. This step leads to the formation of a solid precipitate of silver chloride, as it is less soluble compared to sodium nitrate.
3. Filtration: Separate the solid precipitate (silver chloride) from the liquid (sodium nitrate solution) using filtration. Filtration is a technique where a porous material (filter paper or funnel) is used to separate a solid from a liquid.
4. Washing: Wash the precipitate (silver chloride) with water to remove any impurities or traces of sodium nitrate.
5. Drying: Finally, the washed precipitate (silver chloride) can be dried, either by allowing it to air-dry or by using gentle heat, to obtain pure silver chloride.
By following these steps, you can effectively separate silver chloride and sodium trioxonitrate(V) using the precipitation and filtration technique.