Question

Difference between decantation and sedimentation By numbering points 1to3

Answer 1

Sedimentation

1. Sedimentation is the process of settling down of heavy insoluble impurities.

2. The process by which the large sized insoluble impurities settle down at the bottom of the liquid .

3. process of settling down of heavy insoluble impurities(water and sand misture)

Decantation

1. Decantation is pouring out of clear water.

2. The process by which sedimented liquid is seperated by pouring it in the other container very slowly without disturbing the setteled sediments at the bottom of the container.

3. Pouring out supernatant, the upper clear solution (along with dust)

Answer 2

Sedimentation and decantation are two different terms.

Sedimentation is the process by which the large sized insoluable impurities settle down at the bottom of the liquid .

Decantation is followed by sedimentation.

Decantation is the process by which sedimented liquid is seperated  by pouring it in the other container very slowly without disturbing the setteled sediments at the bottom of the container.