SEPARATING MIXTURES

1. What is the definition of a mixture?

2. Explain why mixtures can be separated by physical methods, such as sieving and distillation.

Match the separation technique on the left with the description on the right.

Separation Technique Description

____ 3. Sieving A. Separates a soluble solid from a liquid
____ 4. Filtration B. Separates a liquid from a soluble solid in
solution
____ 5. Evaporation C. Separates larger solids from smaller solids.
____ 6. Distillation D. Separates an insoluble solid from a liquid
____ 7. Fractional Distillation E. Separates mixtures of liquids with different
solubilities.
____ 8. Chromatography F. Separates mixtures of liquids with different
boiling points.
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