Suggest separation technique (s) one would need to employ to separate the following mixtures: Mercury and water

Suggest separation technique (s) one would need to employ to separate the following mixtures:

  • Mercury and water
  • Potassium chloride and ammonium chloride
  • Common salt, water and sand
  • Kerosene oil, water and salt.

Answer:

  • Separation by using separating funnel
  • Sublimation
  • Filtration to separate sand followed by evaporation/distillation
  • Separation by using separating funnel to separate kerosene oil followed by evaporation or distillation.