Question

2. Fill in the blanks : [1 mark each)
(1) The process of removing impurities from water by letting them settle
at the bottom of the container and then removing them is called ________​

Answer 1

Answer:

sedimentation

• suspended in a liquid by allowing them to settle down -Sedimentation.
• The process of pouring out the clear upper liquid without disturbing the sediments - decantation

Answer 2

The process of removing impurities from water by letting them settle

at the bottom of the container and then removing them is called Sedimentation

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More to know !!

✏️ Sedimentation is used in water treatment plants to filter out the unclean water.

✏️ Decantation is a process of separating two immsisble liquids. Separation of oil and water is an example.

✏️ Filtration is a process of separating the impurities from the solution with the help of filter paper. Filtering sand from water is an example. the sand will remain on the filter paper and the filtered water will be collected in beaker.

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