Filtration

A technique in which an insoluble solid is separated from a liquid.

Evaporation
A technique used in separating a soluble solid from a liquid.

Distillation
A process of separating liquids from a solution. The separation
technique is based on the differences of boiling point of the
substances in the mixture. In distillation, a mixture is heated.
The substance with the lowest boiling point boils to vapour and
condenses to liquid. It is collected as distilled water.

Decantation
A technique used in separating a less-dense substance from
a denser one. In the process of decantation, the mixture is left
undisturbed. When the components are separated, the less-dense
substance could be removed by scooping using a spoon or it can be
removed slowly pouring out the less dense substance.

Physical Manipulation
Used in separating the solid components
of a heterogeneous mixture.

Use of Magnets
The use of magnet is good in separating metals
from non-metal.

Sieving
Involves using a strainer or a big screen to
separate the components of solid mixtures.

Mixtures