Seperating Mixtures

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What is chromatography?

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Chromatography is a technique used to separate mixtures based on the different rates at which components move through a medium.

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What does evaporation do?

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Evaporation is a process that separates a solid from a liquid by turning the liquid into vapor.

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Can evaporation remove salt from water?

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Yes, evaporation can remove salt from water, leaving the salt behind.

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What is a filter?

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A filter is a membrane that blocks larger particles from getting through with the water.

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What is the purpose of separating mixtures?

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The purpose of separating mixtures is to isolate individual components for analysis or use.

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What is a mixture?

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A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that retain their individual properties.

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What is the difference between a homogeneous and heterogeneous mixture?

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A homogeneous mixture has a uniform composition, while a heterogeneous mixture has visibly different substances.

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What is distillation?

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Distillation is a separation technique that uses boiling and condensation to separate components based on their boiling points.

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What is filtration?

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Filtration is a process that separates solids from liquids using a filter.

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What is the role of a centrifuge in separating mixtures?

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A centrifuge uses rapid spinning to separate components based on density.