Question

The mixture of a powdered white solid P and a liquid Q can be separated by filtration. The solid P is left behind on the filter paper but clear liquid Q passes through the filter paper and collects in the beaker kept below. (a) Name one solid which could be like P (b) Name the liquid which Q could be. (c) What name is given to the solid left on the filter paper? (d) What name is given to the clear liquid collected in the beaker?

Answer 1

Answer:

a) chalk powder

b) water

c) the residue

d) the filterate

Answer 2

Answer:

( a ) chalk powder ( b ) water ( c ) the residue (d ) the filterate