Definitions
- Referring to the process of separating metals or alloys by heating them until they melt and then allowing them to cool and solidify at different rates. - Describing the process of melting a metal or alloy to remove impurities or unwanted elements. - Talking about the process of separating a mixture of metals or alloys based on their melting points.
- Referring to the process of dissolving a solid, liquid, or gas into a solvent to form a solution. - Describing the process of breaking down a substance into smaller particles or molecules. - Talking about the process of ending a partnership, organization, or legal entity.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve a change in the physical state of matter.
- 2Both can be used to separate substances.
- 3Both can be chemical processes.
- 4Both can be used in industrial applications.
- 5Both can involve heat as a factor.
What is the difference?
- 1Process: Liquation involves melting and cooling metals or alloys, while dissolution involves dissolving a substance in a solvent.
- 2Purpose: Liquation is used to separate metals or alloys based on their melting points, while dissolution is used to create a solution or break down a substance.
- 3Substances: Liquation is used for metals or alloys, while dissolution can be used for solids, liquids, or gases.
- 4Outcome: Liquation results in the separation of metals or alloys, while dissolution results in the formation of a solution or the breakdown of a substance.
- 5Application: Liquation is used in metallurgy, while dissolution is used in chemistry and other fields.
Remember this!
Liquation and dissolution are both processes that involve a change in the physical state of matter. However, the difference between liquation and dissolution is their purpose and the substances involved. Liquation is used to separate metals or alloys based on their melting points, while dissolution is used to create a solution or break down a substance into smaller particles or molecules.
