What is the purpose of decantation in qualitative analysis?
University of Ilorin CHM108 2025 past question
- To evaporate solvent from a solution
- To separate a liquid from a precipitate by gently pouring off the liquid
- To filter a solution through filter paper
- To dissolve a precipitate in acid
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