Separation Techniques

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What is a separation technique?

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A method used to separate components of a mixture based on their physical or chemical properties.

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True or false: Magnets can be used to separate iron filings from sand.

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True

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What is the basis for separating the components of a mixture through distillation?

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Boiling point of the substances.

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What is a solute?

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The substance that is dissolved into the solution.

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What is a solvent?

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The substance that does the dissolving in a solution.

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What is a homogeneous mixture?

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A mixture that has a uniform composition throughout, such as sugar dissolved in water.

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What is a heterogeneous mixture?

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A mixture that does not have a uniform composition, such as sand mixed with iron filings.

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Name a common separation technique used for separating liquids with different boiling points.

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Distillation.

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What is crystallization?

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A separation technique that involves the formation of solid crystals from a solution.

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What is evaporation?

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A separation technique that involves turning a liquid into vapor to leave behind solid residues.