Separating Mixtures Quiz

The insoluble substance from a liquid mixture was separated whereby a liquid pass through the holes in a filter paper. The solid particles are left behind. What method of separating mixture is used?

• decantation

• evaporation

• filtration

• using magnet.

A method of separating excess liquid from food by heating.

• decantation

• evaporation

• filtration

• using magnet.

Which of the following mixture can be separated by decantation?

• soy sauce and salt

• soy sauce and vinegar

• water and oil

• water and flour

To separate rocks into different sized particles for road building and other construction projects, which technique is applicable?

• condensation

• evaporation

• sieving

• using magnet.

Which of these is NOT a technique in separating a mixture?

• decantation

• dissolving

• filtration

• evaporation

Which of the following statement is correct about separating mixture through a filter?

• The liquid passes through sieve but the solid particles are left behind.

• Insoluble substances from a liquid can be separated by using a filter.

• The liquid cannot be passed in a filter.

• All of the above

What is the process by which water is separated by heating?

• decantation

• evaporation

• filtration

• sieving

What is the best technique in separating mixture of metals from other junk?

• aided by magnets

• evaporation

• filtration.

• Sieving

How can you separate the liquid portion from iced coffee?

• through sieving

• through evaporation

• through filtration

• through melting

How will you separate minute metal shards from a sandy floor?

• through picking

• through magnet

• Through decantation

• through filtration