Separating Mixtures Flashcards
What is a mixture?
Two or more different substances mingled together but not chemically combined.
What does mingled mean?
A 30sec ish mix
What does insoluble mean?
Does not mix well
What does soluble mean?
Mixes well together
What is filtration?
Separates an insoluble solid from a liquid by using a material that will allow the liquid to pass through but not the solid
Give an example of filtration
Separating pasta from the water using a colander
What is evaporation?
Separates a soluble solid from a liquid by a evaporating the liquid
Give an example of evaporation
Separating salt from water using a hot plate
What is distillation?
The separation of a soluble solid or liquid by mean’s of boiling and convection
Give an example of distillation
Separating alcohol from water
What is chromatography?
The separation of a soluble substance by passing it through a medium in which the components separate
Give an example of chromatography
Separating dyes from a sample of ink
