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Separating Mixtures

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This method separates dissolved substances based on differences in how well they dissolve in a solvent.

a)

Filtration

b)

Evaporation

c)

Distillation

d)

Chromatography

2.

This method requires the use of a condenser.

a)

Filtration

b)

Evaporation

c)

Distillation

d)

Chromatography

3.

Filtration can be used to separate the atoms in a compound.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

4.

Substances in a mixture can be separated by physical methods.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

5.

This method separates substances due to differences in the sizes of their particles.

a)

Filtration

b)

Evaporation

c)

Distillation

d)

Chromatography

6.

If a substance is insoluble in water, it ___________.

a)

dissolves in water

b)

cannot dissolve in water

c)

forms a solution when mixed with water

d)

cannot be separated from water

7.

Which method(s) separate substances based on them having different boiling points? (Select all that apply).

a)

Filtration

b)

Evaporation

c)

Distillation

d)

Chromatography

8.

Which method is this a picture of?

a)

Filtration

b)

Evaporation

c)

Distillation

d)

Chromatography

9.

Which method is this a picture of?

a)

Filtration

b)

Evaporation

c)

Distillation

d)

Chromatography

10.

Which method has a solid and a gas as the final products?

a)

Filtration

b)

Evaporation

c)

Distillation

d)

Chromatography

11.

Filtration can be used to separate salt from water.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Which of the following is not a method for separating the substances in a mixture?

a)

Filtration

b)

Evaporation

c)

Civilization

d)

Distillation

13.

During filtration, which substance cannot pass through the filter paper?

a)

the solid

b)

the liquid

14.

A mixture of sand and water is a ____________ mixture.

a)

heterogeneous

b)

homogeneous