Question

Q3. Explain the principle involved in the following methods of separation. a) Handpicking b) Sieving c) Threshing d) Winnowing e) Sedimentation f) Decantation g) Filtration h) Using separating funnel

Answer 1

Explanation:

Summary

Mixtures can be separated using a variety of techniques.

Chromatography involves solvent separation on a solid medium.

Distillation takes advantage of differences in boiling points.

Evaporation removes a liquid from a solution to leave a solid material.

Filtration separates solids of different sizes.

Answer 2

Explanation:

(i) Mixture of sand and husk: Sand and husk can be separated by the method of winnowing.

(ii) Mixture of wheat, sugar and silk: For separating silk from the mixture we should follow the winnowing method because silk is lighter than other two components and get separated. Wheat and sugar can be separated by sieving because they are in different sizes.

(iii) Mixture of water and petrol: Water does not dissolve in petrol. So, it can be separated by the use of separating funnel.

(iv) Mixture of rice and salt: Rice and salt can be separated by sieving.

(v) Mixture of sand and salt: Sand and salt is mixed with water, salt dissolves in water and sand can be separated solution by sedimentation and decantation followed by filtration. After that using evaporation common salt is separated.