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a2 chemistry- preparation of transition metals question

why is cold ethanol poured over the crystals formed? so both why is it used, and why does it have to be cold? thanks!
Original post by medicnia20
why is cold ethanol poured over the crystals formed? so both why is it used, and why does it have to be cold? thanks!

not sure why ethanol, iv always seen it to be distilled water and it is used to remove soluble impurities and its cold so it doesnt melt the crystals
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Original post by gogrizz123
not sure why ethanol, iv always seen it to be distilled water and it is used to remove soluble impurities and its cold so it doesnt melt the crystals

oh alright, not sure, the question i’m doing uses ethanol. thank you though! :smile:

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