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Differentiate between: Distillation and Fractional distillation. 

Important Questions on Is Matter around Us Pure?

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Given below are two statements:
Statement-I: Retardation factor Rf can be measured in meter/centimetre.

Statement-II: Rf value of a compound remains constant in all solvents.

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

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9 gram anhydrous oxalic acid (mol. Wt. = 90) was dissolved in 9.9 moles of water. If vapour pressure of pure water is P1o the vapour pressure of solution is
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Using the provided information in the following paper chromatogram:

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The calculated Rf value of A is _____×10-1.

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Liquid M and liquid N form an ideal solution. The vapour pressures of pure liquids M and N are 450 and 700 mmHg, respectively, at the same temperature. Then correct statements is:
( xM=Mole fraction of 'M' in solution;
xN=Mole fraction of 'N'in solution;
yM=Mole fraction of 'M' in vapour phase;
yN=Mole fraction of 'N' in vapour phase; )
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On heating camphor in a porcelain dish it got mixed in air without melting. This phenomenon is known as
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Components present in air can be separated by
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How many grams of glucose are required to prepare an aqueous solution of glucose having a vapor pressure of 23.324 mm Hg at 25°C in 100 g of water? The vapour pressure of pure water at 25°C is 23.8 mm Hg.
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For a solution formed by mixing liquids L and M, the vapour pressure of L plotted against the mole fraction of M in solution is shown in the following figure, Here, XL and XM represent mole fractions of L and M, respectively, in the solution. The correct statement(s) applicable to this system is(are) -

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Which of the following contain five molecules of water of crystallisation?
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Which method is used to separate cream from milk:
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At a refinery, petroleum is separated into several components by a process called fractional distillation using a fractionating column. Which of the following statement is incorrect about the process?
(I) Temperature decreases from the bottom to the top of the column
(II) At each level in the column only one compound is collected
(III) The fraction collecting at the top of the column is less volatile
(IV) The fraction with the highest boiling point condenses first and gets collected near the base of the fractionating column.

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For an effective separation of two components of a miscible liquid by fractional distillation, what is the minimum difference in boiling point of two components?
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How will you separate a mixture containing kerosene and petrol (difference in their boiling points is more than 25°C) which are miscible with each other?
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How will you separate a mixture containing kerosene and petrol (difference in their boiling points is more than 25o C) which are miscible with each other?
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What difference in the property of two miscible liquids enables their separation by fractional distillation?
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Name two gases which are supplied in compressed form in homes and hospitals. 
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How will you separate the various components of air?
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Why is the leakage of LPG detected easily although it is odourless? State the steps to be taken in case its leakage is detected in the kitchen.
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Give an example for the mixture having the following characteristics. Suggest a suitable method to separate the components of the mixture. 

Two volatile components with appreciable difference in boiling points.