Sieving

Sieving is a method of separating mixtures which is judged by the size and thickness of the particles of the components which make up the mixture.

• True

• False

Sieving can be applied in mixtures having components of the same particle size.

• True

• False

Sieving can separate the components of all kinds of mixtures.

• True

• False

The sieve, which is the tool used in sieving, can only allow particles that are smaller than the pores in the sieve.

• True

• False

The number of particles to be separated must be taken into consideration when using the method of sieving

• True

• False

Sieving is.....

• good for separating solids and liquids

• good for separating solid of different sizes

• good for separating a solid that is dissolved in a liquid

Which property is used in the separation process of sieving?

• shape

• size

• solubility

What is the purpose of sifting in a recipe?

• to filter out dirt and bugs

• to make the product rise higher during baking

• to break lumps and add air

When sifting or sieving dry ingredients, the sifter should be placed....

• on a mixing bowl

• on the lid from the flour container

• on the counter

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

• physical manipulation

• distillation

• sieving