Separation Techniques Flashcards
1
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Miscible liquids are
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Liquids that mix with each other
2
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Immiscible liquids are
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Liquids that do not form together, instead the form different layers when in the same container
3
Q
Why can’t oil and water mix?
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Oil is less dense than water so it floats on water.
4
Q
How do you separate a mixture of oil and water?
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Separation Funnel
5
Q
What is decantation
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Separating mixtures, by carefully pouring off a liquid, leaving a solid, or a denser liquid behind
6
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Distillation is
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Separating liquids based on their different boiling points
7
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Chromatography is
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Separates substances based on their different rates of movements through a median, such as paper or gel
8
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Magnetic separation
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Uses magnets to attract magnetic materials, separating them from non-magnetic substances
