3.2 SEPARATION Flashcards
1
Q
explaining techniques :
sorting
floating
settling
A
SORTING physically separating mechanical mixture , so similar pieces are together
FLOATING lighter component rises to top , can be skimmed/poured off
SETTLING heavier component sinks , liquid can be poured off
2
Q
continued :
sieve
filter
A
SIEVE device used to separate mixture , has holes , let’s smaller solids/ liquids pass through , blocks larger pieces
FILTER device w/ holes , traps solids allows liquid to pass through
3
Q
continued :
magnet
dissolving
A
MAGNET used to separate metals attracted to magnet from mixture
DISSOLVING solute dissolves into solvent , can separate this part using dissolving idk
