2.4 Filtration Flashcards
1
Q
What is filtration?
A
Filtration is the process of separating an insoluble solid from a liquid using a filter.
2
Q
What is the residue?
A
Residue is the insoluble solid that remains on the filter paper after filtration.
3
Q
What is the filtrate?
A
Filtrate is the liquid that passes through the filter paper during filtration.
4
Q
What kind of mixture can be separated by filtration?
A
A mixture of an insoluble solid and a liquid (e.g., sand and water).
5
Q
Why can the filtrate pass through the filter paper?
A
Because its particles are small enough to fit through the tiny holes in the paper.
6
Q
Why can’t the residue pass through the filter paper?
A
Because its particles are too large to fit through the holes in the filter.
