Methods of Separating Mixtures Quiz

Which method would you use to separate sand from water?

• Filtration

• Evaporation

• Distillation

• Chromatography

What process is used to separate a mixture of dyes in ink?

• Filtration

• Distillation

• Chromatography

• Evaporation

Which method is most suitable for obtaining salt from saltwater?

• Filtration

• Evaporation

• Distillation

• Sieving

When would you use a separating funnel?

• To separate solid particles from a liquid

• To separate two immiscible liquids

• To separate dissolved substances

• To separate a mixture of gases

Which of the following is NOT a method of separating mixtures?

• Filtration

• Evaporation

• Freezing

• Distillation

Distillation can be used to separate mixtures of liquids with different boiling points.

• True

• False

Chromatography can be used to separate mixtures of gases.

• True

• False

Explain how you would separate a mixture of iron filings and sulfur powder.

What is chromatography and what is it commonly used for?

How can you separate a mixture of sand and salt?