Chemistry
The following diagram shows a method employed for the separation of a mixture. Study the same and answer the following questions:

(a) Label the parts shown as A, B and C.
(b) Write the name of the method depicted above.
(c) What kind of mixture is separated by this method?
(d) How can this process be made faster ?
(e) What is one disadvantage of this process ?
Answer
(a) The parts shown as A, B, and C indicate the following:
A → Liquid
B → Evaporating dish
C → Bunsen burner
(b) Evaporation is depicted in the given picture.
(c) Homogeneous solid-liquid mixture is separated by this method.
(d) Evaporation can be made faster by heating.
(e) In evaporation process, the solvent is lost to the environment in vapour form.