Separating Mixtures Review

Name the separation technique shown in the diagram.

• evaporation

• distillation

• filtration

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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

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

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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

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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This method is used to separate metals from non metals.

• use of magnet

• physical manipulation

• sieving

• chromatography

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This method is utilized in industries like junkyards to remove metal scraps from other materials.

• chromatography

• physical manipulation

• use of magnet

• distillation

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

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

• residue
• solution
• distillate
• mixture

Which tools are best for separating a mixtures of sand, iron filings, and water?

• Hot plate and filter

• Tweezers and filter

• Filter and magnet

• Magnet and hot plate

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

Which substances, when mixed together, maintain their original physical properties?

• gravel and water

• wood chips, water and sand

• sand and water

• all of the above

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Which mixture can be separated using a filter?

• sand and iron filings

• saltwater

• sand and water

• none of the above