Crystallization and Purification IGCSE Chemistry: Complete Guide

💎 Understanding Crystallization in IGCSE Chemistry

Crystallization produces pure crystals from solutions. This guide covers crystal formation and purification techniques.

🧠 Memory Tips

Crystallization Steps: “Dissolve Heat Cool Filter Dry”

• Dissolve: Make saturated solution
• Heat: Increase solubility
• Cool: Decrease solubility
• Filter: Separate crystals
• Dry: Remove water

Purification Methods: “Crystallization Distillation Chromatography”

• Crystallization: Pure solids
• Distillation: Pure liquids
• Chromatography: Separate mixtures

📚 Key Concepts

Crystal Formation

• Nucleation: Crystal starts forming
• Growth: Crystals get larger
• Conditions: Slow cooling, pure solution
• Shape: Characteristic for each compound

Crystallization Process

1. Dissolve solid in minimum hot solvent
2. Filter hot solution to remove impurities
3. Cool slowly to form crystals
4. Filter to collect crystals
5. Wash and dry crystals

Purification Applications

• Salt from seawater: Evaporation
• Sugar refining: Multiple crystallizations
• Pharmaceutical: Pure drug compounds
• Laboratory: Purify synthesized compounds

🎯 Exam Focus

Common Questions:

1. Describe crystallization process (5 marks)
2. Explain purification methods (4 marks)
3. Compare separation techniques (3 marks)

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