Separation Techniques

Which separation technique is used to obtain pure water from seawater

• filtration

• distillation

• sedimentation

• chromatography

Filtration is used to separate:

• a soluble solid from a liquid

• an insoluble solid from a liquid

• two miscible liquids

• a dissolved substance from a solution

The method used to separate dyes in ink is:

• filtration

• evaporation

• chromatography

• decantation

Which of the following is a homogeneous mixture?

• sand and iron filings

• oil and water

• saltwater

• muddy water

What is the best way to separate a mixture of sugar and water?

• filtration

• evaporation

• decantation

• sedimentation

The part of the mixture that stays behind in the filter paper is called

• filtrate

• residue

The part of the mixture that passes through the filter paper is called

• filtrate

• residue

The process of __________is used in several industries. For example in oil refineries.

• fractional distillation

• chromatography

• evaporation

_______ liquids are liquids are able to mix

• miscible

• immiscible

A _________ is used to separate mixture of liquids that are immiscible.

• chromatography

• filter paper

• separating funnel