Question

How does the process of decantation differ from filtration?

Answer 1

Decantation: It's the process of separating a liquid by pouring it out carefully after sedimentation.
Filtration: It's the process of separating the liquid through a filter paper from solid residue.It results in better purification than decantation.

Answer 2

Filtration is the process of using a filter mechanically to seperate mixtures of solids and fluids.Depending on application the solid,fluid or both may be isolated.
Decantation is the process for the seperation of mixtures carefully pouring a solution from a container leaving sediments in the bottom of the container.