Separating mixture/solutions Flashcards
solvent + solute =
Solution
How to separate solutions?
Evaporate as much water as possible. Leaving behind the white salt crystal.
What is distillation?
The lower bowling point substance evaporates first and condenses as it passes through the condenser. The distilled substance can then be collected in the flask.
How to separate salt and sand?
Add water then the salt will dissolve but sand remain. Use funnel paper then evaporate.
What is it called when a substance remains on the funnel paper?
residue
The remaining substance in the flask is
filtrate
What is filtration?
Is used when you separate an insoluble solid from a liquid?
What is crystallisation?
Crystallisation is used to separate a soluble solid from a liquid.
What is simple distillation?
It is used to separate a liquid from a solid if we want to keep the liquid.
What is fractional distillation?
It is used when separating two different liquids.