filtration ( separation techniques) Flashcards
1
Q
separation techniques can be used to separate what?
A
mixtures, but cannot be used to separate elements in a compound
2
Q
filtration is used to separate what?
A
insoluble solid from a liquid
3
Q
what does soluble mean?
A
the solid will dissolve in water
4
Q
at the start of filtration, what do we pour our mixture into?
A
the filter paper
5
Q
what does the liquid pass through?
A
pores in the filler paper
6
Q
what happens to the solid in filtration?
A
the solid gets trapped in filter paper