Methods of Separation
Methods of Separation: Overview
This topic covers concepts, such as, Applications of Decantation, Methods of Separation, Using Multiple Methods of Separation & Evaporation as a Method of Separation etc.
Important Questions on Methods of Separation
Give an example of the following from our daily life.
Filtration in the kitchen.

Unscramble the following word to make meaningful word:
ESIERDU

Unscramble the following word to make meaningful word:
AIFLTRET

Unscramble the following word to make meaningful word:
ESUSPEDND ________

Observe the given image carefully and answer the following question.
Name the method of separation shown in the image.

Which method of separation can be used for removing green chilly pieces from salted poha?

State whether the following statement is true or false.
This method of separating a mixture of sand and water does not involve any chemical reaction, nor do they require energy input.

Which of the following solutions will leave a residue on the paper when they are filtered?

Write a short note on the following.
Winnowing

Write a short note on filtration.

Fill in the blank with an appropriate word:
_____ (Algae/Alarm/Alum) speeds up the rate of sedimentation.

Soluble impurities can be separated by evaporation and distillation.

Can you name a food item that we do not get either from plants or animals?
(Hint: Unscramble the word ''LAST'' to get the right answer.)

Name the following:
The process in which the solution containing undissolved particles is made to pass through a filter paper.

Some small pieces of wood charcoal have been found in sugar syrup. How will you separate them?

If the component in a mixture shows the property given below, then which separation method should be adopted—
One is soluble and another is insoluble in water.

If the component in a mixture shows the property given below, then which separation method should be adopted—
Different in the colour and shape from other components.

If the component in a mixture shows the property given below then which separation method should be adopted:
Heavier than other components.

The salt is obtained by the evaporation of sea water.

The particles of rice are separated by the sieve of the fine holes.
