Answer to Question #238071 in Inorganic Chemistry for dothy

Question

1.              Using a diagram, show how the components of a discarded dry cell can be recycled based on the procedure given.

2.              What are the separation techniques used in this experiment, draw the set up and explain the principle behind each technique.

3.              Draw your conclusion.

 

Cross section of a battery

 

Answer 1

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2. Chromatography is the separation of a mixture by passing it in solution or suspension or as a vapor (as in gas chromatography) through a medium in which the components move at different rates. Thin-layer chromatography is a special type of chromatography used for separating and identifying mixtures that are or can be colored, especially pigments.