2. Sieving
Sieving is only good for separating insoluble
objects
3. Filtration
Filtration is when you clean out all the gunk that
is insoluble in water. You can put a piece of filter
paper in the funnel. The filter paper has small
holes which trap the insoluble substances.
4. Decanting
Decanting is a method
used to separate insoluble
substances from the liquid
This method allows you to
separate the insoluble
substance from the liquid
as the insoluble substance
settles at the bottom
allowing you to pour off
the liquid at the top.
5. Floatation
Floatation is when used to
separate oil from water .
A separating funnel can be
used where the tap is turned
on until all the water runs
through.
6. Evaporation
Evaporation is boiling a liquid until it turns
into a gas.
Evaporation separates dissolved solids from
the solvent.
7. Distillation
Distillation is a
method of
separating mixtures
based on differences
in boiling points.
Water and salt can
be separated from
salt water using
distillation.
