Separating Mixtures

This technique is based on the differences of the boiling point of the substance in the mixture.

• decantation

• distillation

• filtration

• chromatography

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Name the separation technique shown in the diagram.

• evaporation

• distillation

• filtration

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Which one of the following would you use to separate sand from iron filings?

• a bar magnet
• filter paper
• chromatography paper
• alum

To separate a mixture of soil and water what separation method is used?

• Filtration
• Distillation
• Chromatography
• Evaporation

To separate a mixture of salt and water what separation method is used?

• Filtration
• Distillation
• Chromatography
• Evaporation

Two or more substances mingled together, but not chemically combined are known as a

• residue
• solution
• distillate
• mixture

What is the process of separating at which the components move at different rates?

• centrifugation
• chromatography
• heating
• decantation

Separating particles based on size.

• chromatography
• decantation
• distillation
• Filtration

Separating mixtures based on boiling points.

• Desalination
• Distillation
• Decantation
• Condensation

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Evaporation is good for separating a mixture (solution) of a soluble solid and a solvent. The process involves heating the solution until the solvent evaporates (turns into gas) leaving behind the solid residue.
Evaporation is good for separating a mixture (solution) of a soluble solid and a solvent.
True or False?

• False
• True