Question

Explain the separation techniques of Filtration and Evaporation by giving at least two examples. Draw diagram for each process.

Answer 1

Evaporation

Evaporation is a technique used to separate out homogenous mixtures where there is one or more dissolved solids. This method drives off the liquid components from the solid components.

Filtration

Filtration is a separation method used to separate out pure substances in mixtures comprised of particles some of which are large enough in size to be captured with a porous material.