select the correct answer.\nsalt is dissolved in a flask of tap water. distilling the mixture causes the…

select the correct answer.\nsalt is dissolved in a flask of tap water. distilling the mixture causes the salt to separate from the water. which type of energy is required to begin the distilling process?\na. chemical energy\nb. electrical energy\nc. mechanical energy (motion)\nd. thermal energy

select the correct answer.\nsalt is dissolved in a flask of tap water. distilling the mixture causes the salt to separate from the water. which type of energy is required to begin the distilling process?\na. chemical energy\nb. electrical energy\nc. mechanical energy (motion)\nd. thermal energy

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Brief Explanations:

Distillation is a process that involves heating the mixture. Heating requires thermal energy to increase the temperature of the salt - water mixture so that water can vaporize and be separated from the salt. Chemical energy involves chemical reactions which is not the case here. Electrical energy is used to power electrical devices directly and not the primary energy for distillation. Mechanical energy is related to motion and not relevant for starting the distillation process.

Answer:

D. thermal energy