Question

What is meant by crystallization?

(a) Concentration of atoms into a highly structured form

(b) Solidification of atoms into a highly structured form

(c) Solidification of solution

(d) Concentration of solution

I have been asked this question in final exam.

The query is from Principles of Crystallization topic in portion Crystallization of Food Processing Unit Operations

Answer 1

Correct choice is (b) Solidification of atoms into a highly structured form

The explanation: Crystallization is solidification of atoms into a highly structured form called a crystal. It is the solid-liquid separation and purification technique where mass transfer occurs from the liquid solution to a pure solid crystalline phase.