Separation Techniques Quiz

Which separation technique is used to separate a mixture of seeds such as atis, squash, mung beans, and corn?

• Filtration

• Decanting

• Picking

• Distillation

What happens during the process of filtration?

• Solid particles are collected and water passes through

• Water is collected and solid particles pass through

• Both solid particles and water pass through

• Neither solid particles nor water pass through

Which separation technique is used when one component of a mixture is soluble and the other is not?

• Evaporating

• Dissolving

• Decanting

• Fractional Distillation

What is the process of turning liquid into gas called?

• Decanting

• Evaporating

• Filtration

• Distillation

Which separation technique is used for the separation of immiscible liquids or a liquid and a solid mixture?

• Decanting

• Picking

• Leaching

• Chromatography

Which material is used to attract materials such as metal?

• Magnet

• Filtering material

• Chromatography material

• Distillation material

During distillation, what happens to the impurities?

• They vaporize along with the solvent

• They remain as liquid or solid

• They pass through the filter

• They are attracted by the magnet

What is the process called when a liquid mixture is heated to specific temperatures to separate a range of vapors?

• Filtration

• Decanting

• Evaporation

• Distillation

Which separation technique involves passing a solution through a special kind of material?

• Decanting

• Picking

• Leaching

• Chromatography

What is the process called when the temperature of a gas mixture is lowered until it becomes liquid?

• Liquefaction

• Evaporation

• Filtration

• Distillation