Separation Of Mixtures

Question 1

Filtration

Answer 1

is used to separate mixtures based on size (heterogenous mixture ); small particles pass through the filter paper and large particles remain on the filter paper

Question 2

Density

Answer 2

a separotory funnel is used to separate parts of a mixture based on differences in density (ex. separating vinegar from oil)

Question 3

Paper Chromatography

Answer 3

separates a mixture based on different attractions to the paper; molecules have a difference in charge/polarity

Question 4

Distillation

Answer 4

used to separate homogenous mixtures based on boiling point; separation between liquid; solid dissolved in liquid (ex. NaCl dissolved in H2O.)