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What is the role of sodium carbonate in the extraction of caffeine?
What is the role of sodium carbonate in the extraction of caffeine?
What is the purpose of anhydrous sodium sulfate in the extraction process?
What is the purpose of anhydrous sodium sulfate in the extraction process?
What is sublimation as described in the text?
What is sublimation as described in the text?
Which type of impurity makes substances suitable for purification by sublimation?
Which type of impurity makes substances suitable for purification by sublimation?
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At what temperature does benzoic acid change from a solid to a liquid?
At what temperature does benzoic acid change from a solid to a liquid?
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What distinguishes pure substances from impure substances in terms of melting points?
What distinguishes pure substances from impure substances in terms of melting points?
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Why is benzoic acid commonly used as a food preservative?
Why is benzoic acid commonly used as a food preservative?
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What distinguishes substances suitable for sublimation purification?
What distinguishes substances suitable for sublimation purification?
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Which process involves the conversion of a solid directly into a gas?
Which process involves the conversion of a solid directly into a gas?
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