Examine the apparatus shown in the following image. This apparatus would useful in which of the following separations?
A)oxygen from nitrogen dioxide
B)sand from a mixture of sand and water
C)rubbing alcohol from a mixture of rubbing alcohol and water
D)iron filings from cereal
E)hydrogen and oxygen from water

Question

Examine the apparatus shown in the following image.  This apparatus would useful in which of the following separations?
A)oxygen from nitrogen dioxide 
B)sand from a mixture of sand and water 
C)rubbing alcohol from a mixture of rubbing alcohol and water 
D)iron filings from cereal 
E)hydrogen and oxygen from water

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The apparatus shown is a distillation setup, which is used to separate a mixture of two miscible liquids with different boiling points. Rubbing alcohol and water are miscible liquids with different boiling points, making this the best choice for using the apparatus shown.

Examine the Apparatus Shown in the Following Image