Separating Mixtures Flashcards
1
Q
What are mixtures composed of?
A
Two or more elements or compounds that are not chemically combined.
2
Q
What do the components of a mixture retain?
A
Their own properties.
3
Q
How can mixtures be separated?
A
By physical processes.
4
Q
What is the outcome of separating mixtures?
A
No new substances are made.
5
Q
What is filtration used for?
A
To separate soluble solids from insoluble solids.
6
Q
What process is used to obtain a soluble solid from a solution?
A
Crystallisation.
7
Q
What is simple distillation used for?
A
To obtain a solvent from a solution.
