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what are decantayion, filtration and sedimentation? differenciate.​

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• What is decantation,Filtration and Sedimentation ? Differentiate.

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$\large\Longrightarrow\underline\bold\green{Decantation}$

• Decantation is defined as the separation process in which two immiscible liquids are separated.

• Separation of a mixture of oil from water is an example of decantation.

$\large\Longrightarrow\underline\bold\green{Filtration}$

• Filtration is the process of separating suspended solid matter from a liquid, by causing the latter to pass through the pores of some substance, called a filter.

• The coffee filter to keep the coffee separate from the grounds is an example if filtration.

$\large\Longrightarrow\underline\bold\green{Sedimentation}$

• Sedimentation is the tendency for particles in suspension to settle out of the fluid in which they are entrained and come to rest against a barrier.

• Solid particles in the water is removed naturally by sedimentation in the water of lakes and oceans.