A chemist has a sample which is known to be a solution. Which of the following might be used to separate the components of the solution?
A) chromatography
B) distillation
C) either a or b
D) neither a nor b

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Either chromatography or distillation can be used to separate the components of a solution. Chromatography works by separating the components based on their different affinities for the stationary and mobile phases, while distillation separates components based on differences in their boiling points.

A Chemist Has a Sample Which Is Known to Be