Separation techiques Flashcards
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What is filtration?
A
Used to separate a solid that hasn’t dissolved in a liquid.
2
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Parts used in filtration
A
- Glass funnel
- Solid residue
- Filter paper
- Filtrate
3
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What is crystallisation?
A
Separates solid contained in saturated solutions - form crystals.
Letting the water evaporate from solute.
4
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What is distillation
A
Separate a solid that is dissolved from the liquid
5
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Parts used in distillation
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- Heat source
- Salt water
- Distillation flask
- Liebig condenser
- Cold water in (cools vapour)
- Cold water out
- Funnel
- Distilled water
6
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What is centrifuging?
A
Separate small amounts of solid held in suspension from the liquid.
Mainly for blood tests.
