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Question
Suggest separation technique(s) one would need to employ to separate the following mixture.
Potassium chloride and ammonium chloride
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Solution
Potassium chloride and ammonium chloride can be separated by sublimation. Ammonium chloride being volatile will be converted into vapours. KC1 does not sublime.
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