A mixture of iron filings and sulphur is heated in a hard boiling tube...
When we start heating a mixture of iron filing and sulphur, the sulphur melts reacting exothermically (that is with the production of heat) with the iron filings to form the compound Iron (II) sulfide. The compound formed has properties that are different from both sulfur and iron. For instance, the compound does not have the magnetic properties of iron, and thus a magnet that could have easily separated iron nails and sulphur initially, will not be able to separate iron and sulphur from Iron (II) sulphide.
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A mixture of iron filings and sulphur is heated in a hard boiling tube...
Heating a Mixture of Iron Filings and Sulphur
When a mixture of iron filings and sulphur is heated in a hard boiling tube, it is important to understand the physical properties of both substances to predict the outcome.
Physical Properties of Iron and Sulphur
- Iron Filings: Iron has a melting point of approximately 1538°C.
- Sulphur: Sulphur, on the other hand, has a much lower melting point of about 115°C.
Observation During Heating
When the mixture is heated:
- Sulphur will melt first due to its significantly lower melting point compared to iron. As the temperature rises, sulphur will transition from a solid to a liquid state before any noticeable change occurs in the iron.
- The mixture may appear to become red hot, but this is due to the heating of the iron filings, which have not yet melted.
Why Option 'B' is Correct
- Melting Point Comparison: Since sulphur melts at a much lower temperature than iron, it will be the first to undergo a phase change.
- Visual Change: The liquid sulphur can be observed within the mixture, while the iron filings remain solid, leading to the conclusion that sulphur melts first.
Conclusion
Thus, the correct answer is that sulphur will melt first when a mixture of iron filings and sulphur is heated, making option 'B' the right choice.
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