Mixture Separation | MCQs

Explanation

• The process of separating solute and solvent from a mixture is generally referred to as Filtration.
• Filtration is used to separate an insoluble solid (solute) from a liquid (solvent) by passing the mixture through a filter.

Explanation

When you put sand, salt, and sawdust in a glass of water, the following things happen:

• Salt dissolves in water, meaning it breaks down into individual particles that are distributed evenly throughout the water.
• Sand sinks to the bottom of the glass, because it is denser than water and cannot float or dissolve in it.
• Sawdust floats on top of the water, because it is less dense than water and is able to remain suspended on the surface.