Which feature of the evaporating dish makes it effective in the evaporation process

The precise fit on the ring stand. The ability to hold more substance than a test tube. A shallow bottom to increase the surface area of a liquid, leaving the solid behind.

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How does an evaporating dish work?

Evaporating dishes are used to evaporate excess solvents – most commonly water – to produce a concentrated solution or a solid precipitate of the dissolved substance. ... The dish is heated with a Bunsen burner, until only stable precipitate remains, which contains the silica content.

What does a evaporating dish looks like?

The evaporating dish is a small bowl with a spout, usually made of porcelain or borosilicate glass. As its name suggests, it is commonly used to evaporate solvents in a sample. The evaporating dishes we encounter in a chemistry lab usually accommodate small samples.