Question

which property is not used to separate a mixture?
a particle size
b boiling point
c ability to dissolve
d light transmittance

Explanation:

• Particle size: Used in methods like filtration (separating based on particle size difference).
• Boiling point: Used in distillation (separating components with different boiling points).
• Ability to dissolve: Used in techniques like dissolution and recrystallization (separating based on solubility differences).
• Light transmittance: This property is mainly related to optical characteristics (like in spectroscopy for analysis, not for separation of mixtures).

Answer:

d. Light transmittance