Separation of Mixtures Quiz

Which can be separated using Magnetism?

• Sand

• Iron filings

• Sugar

• Salt

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Which of the following methods of separation are we going to use to separate components with different sizes?

• Filtration

• Sieving

• Evaporation

• Decantation

Which of the following describes Winnowing?

• Separating lighter components from heavier components with the help of blowing wind

• Separating magnetic from non-magnetic components using magnet

• Separating bigger and smaller substances using sieve

• Separating miscible from immiscible components by letting the immiscible components float

Which of the following can be separated by Decantation method?

• Iron and sand

• Sugar and water

• Sand and salt

• Oil and water

What ancient technique of separating mixtures is shown in the picture?

• Filtration

• Winnowing

• Distillation

• Sieving

What technique is used based on the picture?

• Sieving

• Handpicking

• Filtration

• Evaporation

What statements best describes Decantation?

• Separating mixture of a liquid and a heavier solid

• Separating solid and liquid substances using a filter

• Separating liquids with different boiling points

• Separating non-metal to metal substances

What can we use to separate metal from non-metal objects?

• Using a strainer

• Using a magnet

• Using a sieve

• Using a funnel and filter paper

Which mixture can be separated using Sieving?

• Oil and water

• Sugar and water

• Salt and water

• Sand and gravel

What are the techniques or methods that we can use in separating mixtures?

• Homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures

• Decantation, Filtration, Sieving, Condensation, Distillation, Magnetism, Handpicking and Winnowing

• Decantation, Filtration, Sieving, Evaporation, Magnetism, Handpicking and Winnowing

• Solution, colloid and suspension