Question

5. Mention the appropriate methods for the separation of the following mixtures: (a) A mixture in which the components have different weights. (b) A mixture that has components of different sizes.​

Answer 1

Answer:

The different methods used for separation of components from mixture are:

(i)

Handpicking

(ii)

Threshing

(iii)

Winnowing

(iv)

Sedimentation

(v)

Decantation

(vi)

Filtration

(vii)

Evaporation

(viii)

Condensation

Three different methods of separation are -

Hand-picking: The method of handpicking can be used for separating slightly larger sized impurities like the pieces of dirt, stone, and husk from wheat, rice or pulses

Threshing: The process that is used to separate the grain from stalks etc. is threshing. In this process, the stalks are beaten to free the grain seeds

Winnowing: Winnowing is used to separate heavier and lighter components of a mixture by wind or by blowing air.

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