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Unit 6: Separation Techniques (Part II)

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 36mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A technique to separate a mixture of two solids where the particles of one solid are larger than the other

(a)  

2.

What is this called?

(a)  

3.

What technique is used here?

a)

sublimation

b)

magnetism

c)

decanting

d)

precipitation

4.

Give a real world example of magnetism being used to separate materials

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5.

What does this mean: "The iodine sublimes after being heated"

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6.

Give an example of sifting being used to separate mixtures

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7.

What process is occurring in the photo?

a)

Decanting

b)

Precipitation

c)

Sublimation

d)

Evaporation

8.

What gas is in the balloon?

a)

Oxygen

b)

Nitrogen

c)

Carbon Dioxide

d)

Water Vapor

9.

What method would you use to separate this mixture? Explain why.

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10.

What method would you use to separate this mixture? Explain why.

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11.

What technique is used in sewage treatment plants?

a)

Sublimation

b)

Sifting

c)

Filtration

d)

Precipitation

12.

How is the ice cream staying cold outside of the refrigerator?

(a)  

13.

After precipitation takes place, what is the new substance that is created called?

(a)  

14-18.

Methods for Separating Solids

When it comes to separating different sized particles, sifting is a useful method. By passing a mixture through a sieve, the smaller particles can be separated from the larger ones, allowing for a more refined material.

Another method involves using magnetism to separate materials. By using a magnet, it is possible to attract and separate magnetic materials from non-magnetic ones, making it an effective way to sort through mixtures.

Sublimation is also a method for separating mixtures. This process involves turning a solid directly into a gas, bypassing the liquid state. By doing so, it is possible to separate substances based on their different sublimation points.

14.

Turning a solid directly into a gas through sublimation allows for the separation of (a)  

15.

What is an effective method for sorting mixtures based on their magnetic properties?

a)

Filtration

b)

Using a magnet

c)

Evaporation

d)

Decantation

16.

What method is used for separating substances based on their different sublimation points?

a)

Filtration

b)

Sublimation

c)

Decantation

d)

Evaporation

17.

What is the usefulness of passing a mixture through a sieve in separating different sized particles?

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18.

What method allows for the separation of different sized particles?

a)

Filtration

b)

Evaporation

c)

Magnetic separation

d)

Decantation

19.

Match the techniques

a)

Salt and water

1.

Evaporation

b)

Iodine and sand

2.

Sublimation

c)

Sewage water

3.

Precipitation

d)

Stones and water

4.

Decanting

e)

Coffee and water

5.

Filtration

20.

How are pigments made?

(a)  

21.

Give two similarities between evaporation and sublimation

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22.

Can a sand and water mixture be separated by evaporation? Explain

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