Question

Difference between sedimentation and decantation

Answer 1

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

Answer 2

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Sedimentation is defined as the separation process in which solids are separated from the liquid. All the solids settle down at the bottom of a beaker and on top, a clear layer of liquid is obtained. Decantation is defined as the separation process in which two immiscible liquids are separated.