chemistry study set by elisha - all about separation processes

Question 1

centrifuge

Answer 1

• machine with centrifugal force

- density - heavy particles go down, light particles go up)

Question 2

sieves

Answer 2

• used to sift unwanted particles from other particles

- solid to solid extractions

Question 3

settling

Answer 3

• particles of a mixture settle down to the bottom of a mixture

Question 4

filters

Answer 4

• allows fluid to go through
• doesn’t allow solids to go through
• fluid that passes is called filtrate

Question 5

separating funnel

Answer 5

• piece of laboratory glassware

- liquid to liquid extractions

Question 6

sublimation

Answer 6

• solid turns to gas phase without going through liquid phase