Separating Mixtures

Which process involves separating mixtures by heating and cooling?

• Filtering

• Decanting

• Evaporation and Condensation

• Sieving

What is an example of a mixture that can be separated by evaporation and condensation?

• Oil and water

• Sand and water

• Salt and water

• Iron filings and water

Which of the following is NOT a magnetic material?

• Iron nails

• Copper nails

• Steel nails

• Nickel nails

Which process would you use to separate iron nails from a mixture?

• Filtration

• Magnetism

• Evaporation

• Distillation

What type of materials does a magnet attract?

• Non-magnetic materials

• Magnetic materials

• Liquid materials

• Gaseous materials

Which of the following is an example of a magnetic material?

• Copper

• Iron

• Plastic

• Wood

What is the first step in the filtering process?

• Pouring the mixture into the beaker

• Lining the funnel with filter paper

• Heating the mixture

• Stirring the mixture

What type of mixture is suitable for the filtering process?

• A mixture of two liquids

• A mixture of a soluble solid and a liquid

• A mixture of an insoluble solid and a liquid

• A mixture of gases

What happens to the liquid after it passes through the filter paper?

• It evaporates

• It is caught in the filter paper

• It goes into the beaker

• It dissolves the solids

Which of the following is an example of a mixture that can be separated by sieving?

• Water and oil

• Rice and pasta

• Salt and water

• Sugar and water