Chapter 23 - Separating Mixtures Flashcards
1
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What is filtration?
A
Filtration is a method of separating an insoluble solid from a liquid using a material that allows the liquid to pass through it but not the solid e.g. Filter Paper.
2
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What is evaporation?
A
Evaporation is the changing of a liquid to a gas.
3
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What does the word chromatography mean?
A
Chromatography means ‘colour writing’.
4
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What is paper chromatography?
A
Paper chromatography is used to separate mixtures of substances in a solution
5
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What is distillation?
A
Distillation is separating a liquid from a soluble solid when the liquid is required ;)
6
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What is a pure substance?
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A pure substance is one that contains only a single substance and no impurities. It can be either an element or a compound.
