Crystallisation is Used to Separate a Soluble Solid from a Solution Flashcards
1
Q
What do you do first? (Pour)
A
Pour the solution into an evaporating dish
2
Q
Why do you do second (heat)
A
Slowly heat the solution
3
Q
What will happen when you heat it?
A
The solvent will evaporate and the solution will get more concentrated
4
Q
When do you stop heating?
A
When crystals start to form
5
Q
What do you do third? (Remove)
A
Remove the dish from the heat and leave it in a warm place for the rest of the solvent to slowly evaporate - get nice big crystals
6
Q
What do you do last? (Dry)
A
Dry the product - using a drying oven or desiccator for this
