A, B and C are all liquids. Liquid A has a comparatively low boiling point. On heating, liquid a vaporizes completely without leaving behind any residue. Liquid A is being used increasingly as a fuel in motor vehicles either alone or by mixing with petrol. Liquid B has a very high boiling point. It also vaporizes completely on heating, without leaving any residue. Liquid B is a conductor of electricity and used in making thermometers. Liquid c has a moderate boiling point. On heating, liquid C vaporises leaving behind a white solid D which is used in cooking vegetables. The condensation of vapours from C give a liquid E which turns anhydrous CuSO4 to blue.
(a) Which liquid could be an element? Name this element.
(b) Which liquid could be a mixture? Name this mixture.
(c) Which liquid could be a compound? Name this compound.
(d) What could the solid D be?
(e) What do you think is liquid E?
(a) B; Mercury
(b) C; Salt solution
(c) A; Alcohol
(d) Sodium chloride (Common salt)
(e) Water