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Methods of Separating Mixtures

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

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

a)

decantation

b)

distillation

c)

filtration

d)

chromatography

3.

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

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

a)

distillation

b)

chromatography

c)

sieving

d)

decantation

6.

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

a)

evaporation

b)

distillation

c)

decantation

d)

filtration

7.

Which environmental problems can be separated by physical manipulation?

a)

garbage in the landfill

b)

flood

c)

global warming

d)

contaminated rivers and lakes

8.
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!
9.
What is the process of separating products with densities?
a)
centrifugation
b)
chromatography
c)
heating
d)
decantation
10.

What method of separation would work best to separate water and rubber pellets?

a)

filtration

b)

sifting

c)

evaporation

d)

magnetic attraction

11.

Which of of these mixtures could be separated by filtration?

a)

sugar and milk

b)

sand and water

c)

milk and water

d)

sugar and water

12.

What mixture could I use this type of tool to separate?

a)

oil and water

b)

sugar and sand

c)

salt and corn flour

d)

pebbles and baby powder

13.

You want to see what colors are all present in a solution. What method would you use?

a)

chromatography

b)

flotation

c)

mangetism

d)

sifting

14.

You are using a sieve and pouring a flour and sugar mixture through it. Both substances pass through. Why is this?

a)

They are the same size.

b)

They have different masses.

c)

This separates them easily.

d)

They are the same color.

15.

Which of the following best describes chromatography?

a)

A solid is stirred in a liquid to make the solid float to the top.

b)

A solution is heated until all the liquid turns to gas to leave a solid behind.

c)

A solvent moves solutes up a paper based on how well the solute dissolves in the solvent.

d)

A mixture of solids is put in a container that allows small particles to leave the container.