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Mixture and Separation Techniques

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 11mins

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

decantation

evaporation

distillation

filtration

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

chromatography

distillation

sieving

physical manipulation

What method of separating mixtures is shown in the picture?

filtration

distillation

physical manipulation

use of magnet

This method is used to separate metals from non metals.

use of magnet

physical manipulation

sieving

chromatography

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

evaporation

distillation

decantation

filtration

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

chromatography

physical manipulation

use of magnet

distillation

Two or more substances mingled together, but not chemically combined are known as a

residue

solution

distillate

mixture

Sand and gravel may be separated from each other through using..

a filter funnel

a sieve

an evaporating basin

a distillation

Which one of the following techniques would best be used to separate soil and water?

Decanting

distillation

Filtration

Chromatography

10.

Which one of the following would you use to separate sand from iron filings?

a bar magnet

filter paper

chromatography paper

alum

11.

Sodium chloride can be separated from rock salt by first adding water to the mixture to dissolve the sodium chloride. The separation then takes place in two stages:

evaporation followed by filtration

distillation followed by decanting

filtration followed by evaporation

filtration followed by decanting

12.

To separate iron filings and sulfur what method should you use?

filtration

sorting

magnet

boiling

13.

How would you separate the ingredients of mixture Z?

Water

A magnet

A sieve

My hands

14.

How would you separate a mixture of sand and salt?

Mix them with water and let the water evaporate

Mix them with water, pour the mixture through a sieve, then let the water evaporate

Heat the sand and salt mixture for 5 minutes, then let it cool

I would not do any of these because none of these options would work

15.

Which one of the following is NOT a mixture?

Sugar

Paint

Crude oil

Air

100 %

Mixture and Separation Techniques

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 11mins

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