what is the difference between sedimentation and decantation
Answers
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. This is due to their motion through the fluid in response to the forces acting on them and Decantation is a process for the separation of mixtures of immiscible liquids or of a liquid and a solid mixture such as a suspension.
Answer:
The main difference between them:
The process of settling down of heavy insoluble materials deep (as much deep it is) water is called is the sedimentation.
Decantation is the process of pouring or separating out the upper water or the upper layer of water in other container.
Explanation:
>>Decantation is followed by sedimentation, that mean first step is sedimentation.
>> The larger and tough solid particles settles down and the clear liquid remains above it.
>>Also, during decantation, there is a bit chance of the particles mixing back in the liquid. ( may be )