Separating Mixtures

Question 1

Filtration

Answer 1

Separates an insoluble solid from a liquid

Question 2

Sieving

Answer 2

Separates solids of different sizes

Question 3

Distillation

Answer 3

Separates a solvent from its solution

Question 4

Chromatography

Answer 4

Separates mixtures of coloured compounds (inks,dyes)

Question 5

Decanting

Answer 5

Separates an insoluble solid from a liquid and vice verse.

Question 6

Evaporation

Answer 6

Separates a soluble solid from a liquid

Question 7

Fractional distillation

Answer 7

Separates a mixture of miscible liquids