Separating Mixtures

Question 1

Chromatography

Answer 1

A technique to separate substances based on different speeds of movement

Question 2

Paper chromatography

Answer 2

Separates solutes on paper at distinct points

Question 3

Condensation

Answer 3

Gas to liquid state change

Question 4

Dissolving

Answer 4

Solid mixing with liquid to form a solution

Question 5

Distillation

Answer 5

Recovery of liquid from a solution

Question 6

Evaporation

Answer 6

Liquid to gas state change; used in separating dissolved solids

Question 7

Filtrate

Answer 7

Liquid passing through a filter

Question 8

Filtration

Answer 8

Separation of insoluble solids from liquids

Question 9

Flotation

Answer 9

Separation technique for substances that float on others

Question 10

Insoluble

Answer 10

Incapable of being dissolved

Question 11

Matter

Answer 11

Substance occupying space and having mass

Question 12

Mixture

Answer 12

Combination of substances separable by physical means

Question 13

Physical property

Answer 13

Characteristic like shape or state of matter

Question 14

Pure substance

Answer 14

Composed of only one type of matter

Question 15

Residue

Answer 15

Solid trapped by a filter during separation

Question 16

Solubility

Answer 16

Measure of how easily a substance dissolves

Question 17

Soluble

Answer 17

Capable of being dissolved

Question 18

Solute

Answer 18

Substance that dissolves in another

Question 19

Solution

Answer 19

Mixture with one substance dissolved in another

Question 20

Solvent

Answer 20

Substance in which another dissolves