Study the information in the table and answer the questions below.

Study the information in the table and answer the questions below.

Describe how a solid sample of substance V could be obtained from a solid mixture of V and W.

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- Add water to the solid mixture.
- V dissolves while W will not.
- Filter to obtain W as residue.
- Heat the filtrate to evaporate the water.

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sharon kalunda answered the question on March 27, 2019 at 12:54

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