Chemistry A-Level
Recrystallisation of organic solids
What Recrystallisation of organic solids means in Chemistry A-Level, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Recrystallisation of organic solids
Check what you remember
Read the wording for your board, then hide it and explain Recrystallisation of organic solids in your own words. Rough notes are fine. This is a self-check, with no mark or grade.
Reference: OCR
The impure solid is dissolved in the minimum volume of hot solvent, the hot solution is filtered, and the filtrate is cooled so the purified solid crystallises while soluble impurities stay in solution.
Topics that use Recrystallisation of organic solids
Related terms
- Basicity of amines
- Carbonyl group distinction
- Comparison with literature data
- Distillation
- Distillation apparatus
- Filtration under reduced pressure
- Functional group identification
- Functional group recognition
Using Recrystallisation of organic solids in the exam
Check the command word and mark scheme for your exact question. After comparing your explanation with the reference, use the term in an answer on the linked topic. This practice does not predict an exam mark.
Practise Chemistry questions
Create a free account to answer exam-style questions on this topic and get feedback on your answers.
Start free
All Chemistry A-Level termsA week of Premium from your first lesson · Then the free plan continues · No card, no charge