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vinegar and water are liquids that mix completely together. which techn…

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vinegar and water are liquids that mix completely together. which technique would you use to separate vinegar from water? distillation magnestism filtration chromatography

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze each separation method

  • Distillation: Based on different boiling points of substances in a mixture.
  • Magnetism: Used to separate magnetic substances from non - magnetic ones.
  • Filtration: For separating solids from liquids (or gases) based on particle size.
  • Chromatography: Separates components based on their different affinities for a stationary phase and a mobile phase.

Step2: Consider the properties of vinegar and water

Vinegar (acetic acid solution) and water are miscible liquids. Their boiling points are different (acetic acid has a higher boiling point than water).

Answer:

distillation