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"What specific difference in the properties of the constituents of mixtures is utilized to separate them in the following separation techniques:

A)Chromatography
B)Evaporation
C)Filtration
D)Fractional Distillation

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Final answer:

The separation of mixtures in chromatography is based on adsorption and solubility differences, evaporation uses different boiling points, filtration exploits differences in particle size/state of matter, and fractional distillation separates based on boiling points.

Step-by-step explanation:

The specific differences in the properties of constituents of mixtures that are utilized to separate them in various separation techniques include:

  • Chromatography relies on the difference in the tendency of the substances to adsorb to a solid phase and their solubility in the mobile phase.
  • Evaporation utilizes the different boiling points of the constituents, allowing the more volatile component to change into a gas and leave behind the less volatile substances.
  • Filtration is based on the difference in particle size or state of matter (solid vs liquid/gas), with the liquid or gas passing through a filter, leaving the solid behind.
  • Fractional Distillation makes use of the differences in boiling points (volatility) of the components, allowing each substance to be separately vaporized and condensed.

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