Give an example each for the mixture having the following characteristics. Suggest a suitable method to separate the components of these mixtures:
$(a)$ $A$ volatile and a non-volatile component.
$(b)$ Two volatile components with appreciable difference in boiling points.
$(c)$ Two immiscible liquids.
$(d)$ One of the components changes directly from solid to gaseous state.
$(e)$ Two or more coloured constituents soluble in some solvent.

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(A-D) Example: Salt and water. Method: Evaporation or distillation.
$(b)$ Example: Acetone and water. Method: Distillation.
$(c)$ Example: Oil and water. Method: Separation by using a separating funnel.
$(d)$ Example: Ammonium chloride and salt. Method: Sublimation.
$(e)$ Example: Components of ink. Method: Chromatography.

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