Separation Techniques Quiz

Which separation technique is used to separate sand from water?

• Evaporation

• Filtration

• Decantation

• Sublimation

What method is used to separate salt from saltwater?

• Filtration

• Decantation

• Evaporation

• Sieving

Which of the following is best for separating a mixture of pebbles and sand?

• Filtration

• Sieving

• Sedimentation

• Evaporation

In which method is a rotating machine used to separate heavier particles from lighter ones?

• Distillation

• Decantation

• Centrifugation

• Filtration

What separation technique is used when a solid settles down at the bottom of a liquid?

• Filtration

• Sieving

• Sedimentation

• Evaporation

Which method helps in removing oil from water in a lab setup?

• Evaporation

• Separating funnel

• Decantation

• Filtration

Which technique is used to remove impurities from drinking water at home?

• Sedimentation

• Filtration

• Evaporation

• Chromatography

What is the method used to separate iron filings from a mixture using a magnet?

• Magnetic separation

• Sieving

• Filtration

• Decantation

Which method can be used to separate a heavier solid from a lighter liquid quickly?

• Sieving

• Centrifugation

• Chromatography

• Distillation

Which of the following techniques is not useful for separating a solution of sugar in water?

• Evaporation

• Filtration

• Distillation

• Crystallization