mixtures and seperation techniques Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
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What is a mixture?
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A combination of substances not chemically bonded (e.g. air, seawater).
2
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What is filtration?
A
Removes large insoluble particles from a liquid (e.g. sand from water).
3
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What is evaporation?
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Removes liquid to leave behind crystals of solute (e.g. salt).
4
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What is chromatography?
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Separates substances based on solubility using paper and capillary action.
5
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What is distillation?
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Evaporates and condenses a liquid to collect the solvent.
6
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What is fractional distillation?
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Separates liquids with different boiling points.
