Question

(a) Define the terms filtration, filtrate and residue. (2)
(b)To separate sand from water, which is a more effective method -- sedimentation, decantation or filtration ?
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Answer 1

Answer:

• Filteration: the process in which an insoluble solid is separated from liquid with the help of filter paper.
• Filterate:the clear liquid which passes through the paper is called filterate.
• Residue:the solid which gets collected in the filter paper is called residue.

(B) To separate sand from water the most effective method is filteration