Separating mixtures

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What is a mixture?

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A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that are not chemically bonded together.

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What is filtration?

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Filtration is a method used to separate solids from liquids or gases using a filter.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process of turning liquid into vapor, often used to separate a dissolved solid from a liquid.

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What is decantation?

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Decantation is the process of carefully pouring off a liquid to separate it from a solid that has settled at the bottom.

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What is a magnet used for in separation?

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A magnet can be used to separate magnetic materials, like iron filings, from non-magnetic materials.

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What is sieving?

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Sieving is a method used to separate particles of different sizes using a sieve or mesh.

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What is distillation?

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Distillation is a process that separates mixtures based on differences in boiling points.

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How can you separate sand from water?

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You can separate sand from water using filtration.

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How can you separate salt from water?

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You can separate salt from water by evaporation.

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What is chromatography?

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Chromatography is a technique used to separate mixtures based on the movement of different substances through a medium.