Separating Mixtures

Name the separation technique shown in the diagram.

• evaporation

• distillation

• filtration

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

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

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

The separation technique that involves heating a solution until the liquid changes into a gaseous state, leaving behind a solid is known as

• decanting
•  evaporation
• loading
• chromatography

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

• residue
• solution
• distillate
• mixture

What kind of mixture is a combination of substances that has uniform composition and appearance?

• colloid

• heteregenous

• homogeneous

• suspension

Which statement describes a heterogeneous mixture?

• A chemical reaction takes place.

• It has a uniform composition and appearance.

• It does not have a uniform composition and appearance.

• No answer

What mixture could you use this tool to best separate that mixture?

• Sugar and Salt

• Sand and rocks

• Apples and grapes