Separating Mixtures

Question 0

Filtration

Answer 0

Used to separate small insoluble solids (do NOT dissolve in a liquid) from a liquid by using filter paper and a funnel to trap the solids

Question 1

Mixture

Answer 1

A mixture contains two or more substances mingled together but NOT chemically combined

Question 2

Evaporation

Answer 2

Used to separate soluble solids (dissolve in liquids) from a solution by heating the liquid until it evaporates off to leave the solid. E.G. saltwater

Question 3

Chromatography

Answer 3

Used to separate a mixture of dissolved substances in a solution. E.G. The different colours in a black marker

Question 4

Distillation

Answer 4

Used to separate two liquids with different boiling points such as alcohol(boils at 78degrees ) and water(100degrees). Also used to separate a soluble solid from a liquid (saltwater) to give a pure sample of each