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Methods of Separating the Components of Mixtures

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 7mins

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Class
Date
1.

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

a)

decantation

b)

evaporation

c)

distillation

d)

filtration

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.

What method of separating mixtures is shown in the picture?

a)

filtration

b)

distillation

c)

picking

d)

use of magnet

4.

This method is used to separate metals from non metals.

a)

use of magnet

b)

physical manipulation

c)

sieving

d)

chromatography

5.

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

a)

evaporation

b)

distillation

c)

decantation

d)

filtration

6.

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

7.
How do you separate iron filings from sand?
a)
You can use a filter.
b)
You can use a fagnet.
c)
You can use a magnet.
d)
You can use all of the methods!
8.

What is NOT a pure substance?

a)

Gold

b)

Compound

c)

Element

d)

Homogeneous Mixture

9.

Which can be separated using Magnetism?

a)
b)
c)
d)
10.

In what household activity is sieving useful?

a)

baking cake

b)

cooking rice

c)

cleaning the toilet

d)

washing the dishes

11.

Which of the following shows the correct setup of Filtration?

a)
b)
c)
d)
12.

Linda is cooking rice for dinner. Her mother asked her to washed the rice grain before she put it into fire. What separation of mixtures she should use?

a)

Evaporation

b)

Distillation

c)

Chromatography

d)

Decantation

13.

Which technique use to separate substances that have been dissolved in water?

a)

Decantation

b)

Physical Manipulation

c)

Evaporation

d)

Chromatography

14.

A heterogeneous mixture can be separated by all of the following methods

EXCEPT ____

a)

A. filtration

b)

B. decantation

c)

C. distillation

d)

D. mechanical separation

15.

Filtration and evaporation are...

a)

A mixture of two substances.

b)

A homogeneous mixture.

c)

Methods to separate the components of mixtures.

d)

A physical combination.