The process of separating the solid from the liquid can also be accomplished by gravity filtration.  Why is vacuum filtration used in this experiment?     The crystals are too fine.     The percent yield is always higher     It is quicker!     It removes most of the liquid

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  1. The process of separating the solid from the liquid can also be accomplished by gravity filtration.  Why is vacuum filtration used in this experiment?

       

    The crystals are too fine.

       

    The percent yield is always higher

       

    It is quicker!

       

    It removes most of the liquid

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