Question

A mixture of iodine and sulphur crystal can be separated by treating with what ??

Answer 1

A mixture of iodine and sulphur can be separated by various ways:

1. Add Carbon disulphide that is (CS₂) then stir the solution and filter it . As sulphur dissolved in CS₂, so it come into filter and got separated from the mixture.

2. Take the mixture in a china dish and cover it with a inverted funnel and heat it, on heating iodine will get sublime and produces vapors . These vapors condenses at funnel and produce iodine solid.

Answer 2

Carbon sulphide to filter off iodine