separating mixtures

Question 1

Why do we separate mixtures?

Answer 1

we separate mixtures because we want to make sure we have a pure sample of the mixture we have just made.

Question 2

Whats is the first method of separating mixtures? (in the chemistry booklet)

Answer 2

Filtration

Question 3

why is filtration used?

Answer 3

Its used because its a good way of separating a insoluble solid from a liquid or a solutuion.

Question 4

why do we use the filter paper in the filtration method?

Answer 4

We use it because filter paper has tiny holes which liquid can pass through but since the solid particles are big they can not pass through.

Question 5

Residue meaning

Answer 5

solid left in the filter paper.

Question 6

Filtrate meaning

Answer 6

liquid or solution which passes through the filter paper.

Question 7

Whats the apparatus we need to do this Filtration method?
(Any order)

Answer 7

Beaker containing mixture,Filter paper,Funnel and conical flask.

Question 8

Whats the second Separating mixtures method? (in the chemistry booklet)

Answer 8

evaporation

Question 9

why is evaporation used?

Answer 9

Evaporation is a useful way to separate from a solid to a liquid and a soluble solution.

Question 10

Apparatus used for evaporation method?
(Any order)

Answer 10

Evaporation basin,gauze,tripod and a Bunsen burner.

Question 11

Whats the 3rd separating mixture method? (In the booklet)

Answer 11

Distillation

Question 12

Whats Distillation used for?

Answer 12

Distillation is used to separate mixture of liquids.These liquids must have different boiling points.

Question 13

Whats the apparatus for the Distillation method? (Any order)

Answer 13

Thermometer,flask containing mixture of liquids,condenser,collecting flask and Bunsen burner.

Question 14

Residue meaning in this method

Answer 14

substance left in the original flask.