In collecting the precipitate, why would it be inappropriate to heat the reacted mixture and evaporate off the water?

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Julianne Barry

Chemistry

6 December, 23:25

In collecting the precipitate, why would it be inappropriate to heat the reacted mixture and evaporate off the water?

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Casey Bradley · Answer 1

In collecting the precipitate, it is inappropriate to heat the reacted mixture and evaporate off the water because it is possible that the mixture contains other substances that precipitates as well when the mixture is being heated so you will not be able to collect what you want.