Separating Mixtures

What method of separating mixtures is shown in the picture?

• filtration

• distillation

• physical manipulation

• use of magnet

This involves using a strainer or a big screen to separate the components of solid mixtures.

• chromatography

• distillation

• sieving

• physical manipulation

This method is used to separate metals from non metals.

• use of magnet

• physical manipulation

• sieving

• chromatography

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

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

This method is a technique used in separating a less-dense substance from a denser one.

• decantation

• evaporation

• distillation

• filtration

This method is useful in a pharmaceutical industry in determining the amount of each chemical in each product.

• distillation

• chromatography

• sieving

• decantation

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

This method is used in separating soluble solid from a liquid such as salt from water.

• evaporation

• distillation

• decantation

• filtration

This method is utilized in industries like junkyards to remove metal scraps from other materials.

• chromatography

• physical manipulation

• use of magnet

• distillation

Which environmental problems can be separated by physical manipulation?

• garbage in the landfill

• flood

• global warming

• contaminated rivers and lakes

Which method is helpful in determining the harmful components in food? (ex. melamine in food sample)

• use of magnet

• filtration

• distillation

• chromatography