A chemist has a sample that is known to be a solution. Which of the following processes can be used to separate the components of the solution?
A) chromatography
B) distillation
C) either chromatography or distillation
D) neither chromatography or distillation

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Both chromatography and distillation are commonly used separation techniques for solutions. Chromatography involves separating the different components based on their different degrees of attraction to a stationary phase and a mobile phase, while distillation involves separating components based on their differing boiling points. Therefore, either chromatography or distillation can be used to separate the components of a solution.

A Chemist Has a Sample That Is Known to Be