SEPARATION OF MIXTURES

SEPARATION OF MIXTURES

1. FILTRATION

   • This is a method to separate a mixture of insoluble solids with a filter paper or a net. The solids stay on the net or filter and the liquid passes through.

2. Soluble solids from liquids

   • EVAPORATION
     • This method consists in heating the mixture until the liquid evaporates leaving the solid alone.
   • DISTILLATION
     • It consists in the same process as the evaporation but we keep the steam.
   • CENTRIFUGATION
     • It consists in taking the density of the materials out by the movement of centrifugation.

3. Insoluble solids from liquids

4. DECANTATION

   • Separate heavier particles when they are settled down in the bottom.