Methods of Separating Mixtures

Methods of Separating Mixtures

1. Sieving

   • use a sieve to separate large particles from small particles
     • Example: Sand and sugar or soil and sand

2. Filtering

   • This method separates a insoluble solid from a liquid using filter paper.
     • Example: Sand and water or water and tea leaves

3. Hand Sorting

   • Use this method to sort objects of different sizes
     • Example separate sweets and peanut or leaves and sugar

4. Settling

   • This is used when a heavier solid or liquid sinks to a the bottom of a liquid so that the liquid can be poured off
     • Example : Sand and oil or water and soil

5. Decanting

   • Method of pouring a lighter liquid off a heaver liquid or solid without disturbing the solide at the bottome
     • Example: Oil and water or flour and water