Separation of a mixture of naphthalene and sand can be achieved by:
A. Filtration
B. Distillation
C. Magnetic separation
D. Sublimation
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Naphthalene sublimes on heating, directly changing to vapor, while sand remains. The naphthalene vapor can be condensed on a cold surface. This technique works for any mixture where one component sublimes (naphthalene, camphor, NH₄Cl). Filtration works for insoluble solids in liquids. Magnetic separation for magnetic ores. Distillation for liquid mixtures.
Explanation:
The Solvay process (or ammonia-soda process) is the major industrial process for the production of sodium carbonate (soda ash, Na2CO3). It uses brine (NaCl) and limestone (CaCO3) as raw materials, with ammonia acting as an intermediate that is recovered and recycled.
Explanation:
Soda-lime glass is produced by fusing silica (SiO₂) with sodium carbonate (Na₂CO₃) and calcium carbonate (CaCO₃) at high temperature. Na₂CO₃ acts as flux to lower melting point, CaCO₃ provides stability. Reaction: Na₂CO₃ + SiO₂ → Na₂SiO₃ + CO₂. Sodium chloride is not used. Potassium compounds make harder glass.
Explanation:
Nitric acid (HNO₃) was called aqua fortis (strong water) due to its ability to dissolve metals like silver (except gold). Oil of vitriol is H₂SO₄; muriatic acid is HCl.
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