Question

Q1. What kind of mixtures can be separated by distillation and through a separating funnel? Give reason for your answer.
Q2. Why do you often need to separate mixtures into their components?
Q3. Which process would you suggest for separation of iron pieces from coal in a thermal power station?
Q4. What is saturated solution?
Q5. Give two characteristics of pure water.
Q6. How does water solubility help sea animals like fish?
Q7. Why is separating funnel narrow at the bottom?
Q8. Name two applications where evaporation is used as a method for separation of substances.
Q9. How do you select a method of separation for any mixture?
Q10. Water is called a Universal solvent. Give reason for your answer.
Q11. Why is loading used to separate suspended impurities?
Q12. How will you prepare a saturated solution of sugar? What will happen when this solution is heated?
Q13. Draw a well labeled diagram for the setup used for filtration. Explain its working.

Answer 1

Explanation:

Two immiscible liquids, such as oil and water, can be separated by using a separating funnel.