Question

What is a simple definition of Decantation and sedimentation?

Answer 1

Answer:

Settling down of heavier insoluble particles/ solids from a mixture is called sedimentation. Like mud settles from muddy water. Decantation is pouring out of upper clear layer of liquid into another container to separate two immiscible liquids.

Answer 2

Answer:

Settling down of heavier insoluble particles/ solids from a mixture is called sedimentation

Decantation is a process for the separation of mixtures of immiscible liquids or of a liquid and a solid mixture such as a suspension