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Separating Mixtures

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What method of separating mixtures is shown in the picture?

a)

filtration

b)

distillation

c)

physical manipulation

d)

use of magnet

2.

This involves using a strainer or a big screen to separate the components of solid mixtures.

a)

chromatography

b)

distillation

c)

sieving

d)

physical manipulation

3.

This method is used to separate metals from non metals.

a)

use of magnet

b)

physical manipulation

c)

sieving

d)

chromatography

4.

This technique is based on the differences of the boiling point of the substance in the mixture.

a)

decantation

b)

distillation

c)

filtration

d)

chromatography

5.

This method is a technique used in separating a less-dense substance from a denser one.

a)

decantation

b)

evaporation

c)

distillation

d)

filtration

6.

This method is useful in a pharmaceutical industry in determining the amount of each chemical in each product.

a)

distillation

b)

chromatography

c)

sieving

d)

decantation

7.

This method is used in separating soluble solid from a liquid such as salt from water.

a)

evaporation

b)

distillation

c)

decantation

d)

filtration

8.

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

a)

chromatography

b)

physical manipulation

c)

use of magnet

d)

distillation

9.

Which environmental problems can be separated by physical manipulation?

a)

garbage in the landfill

b)

flood

c)

global warming

d)

contaminated rivers and lakes

10.

Which method is helpful in determining the harmful components in food? (ex. melamine in food sample)

a)

use of magnet

b)

filtration

c)

distillation

d)

chromatography