Question

Mixtures can be separated by filtration and distillation. Both methods take advantage of_______. A. differences in the chemical properties of the mixtures's components. B. differences in the physical properties of the mixture's components. C. similarities in the chemical properties of the mixture's components. D. similarities in the physical properties of the mixture's components

Answer 1

The process of filtration makes use of the differences between the particle size of the components in the mixture. The mixture is allowed to pass through a semi-permiable membrane which allows the smaller particles to pass through. On the other hand, the process of distillation makes use of the differences of the relative volatilities of the substances. Size and volatility are both physical properties. Thus, the answer to this question is letter B.