Nazia is trying to determine if an unknown solid is really compound X or compound Y. Which steps will she need to take to get her answer? Measure the melting point of each and compare. Measure the melting point of the unknown and find a match to a known compound in the literature. Mix the unknown, X, and Y all together and take a melting point. If the new MP is closer to X then the unknown is X. If the new MP is closer to Y then the unknown is Y. Prepare two mixtures: unknown with X and unknown with Y. Then take the melting points of the D mixtures. If one of the mixtures does not give a depressed melting point range compared to pure X or Y, then the unknown is the compound of that mixture.

Nazia is trying to determine if an unknown solid is really compound X or compound Y. Which steps will she need to take to get her answer? Measure the melting point of each and compare. Measure the melting point of the unknown and find a match to a known compound in the literature. Mix the unknown, X, and Y all together and take a melting point. If the new MP is closer to X then the unknown is X. If the new MP is closer to Y then the unknown is Y. Prepare two mixtures: unknown with X and unknown with Y. Then take the melting points of the D mixtures. If one of the mixtures does not give a depressed melting point range compared to pure X or Y, then the unknown is the compound of that mixture.

Chemistry: Principles and Reactions

8th Edition

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Author:William L. Masterton, Cecile N. Hurley

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Chapter9: Liquids And Solids

Section: Chapter Questions

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