B.P.S.C. B.A.O, 2024
Consider the following statements : 1. Crystallization is the process of deriving crystals of pure substance from their solution. 2. A bonding between constituent atoms or molecules takes place during crystallization. 3. It is an example of chemical change. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a1, 2 and 3
b1 and 2 only✓ Correct
c1 only
dNone of the above
Explanation
The process of obtaining crystals of pure substances from their solutions is called crystallization. During crystallization, van der Waals forces/interactions are established among the particles. No new chemical substance is formed in the process of crystallization. Hence, it is not a chemical change.
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