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Separating mixtures
the key words and their definitions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Filtration | Filtration is a method of separating an insoluble solid from a liquid using a material that allows the liquid to pass through but not the solid. |
| Filtrate | The filtrate is the liquid that has been filtered. |
| Distillation | Distillation is the vaporising of a liquid by boiling it and then condensing the vapour by cooling it. |
| Residue | The solid that remains behind on the filter paper is called the residue. |
| Evaporation | Evaporation is a useful way of separating salt from water. |
| Chromatography | Paper chromatography is a method of separating mixtures of substances in solution. |