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Science
Quarter 1, Week 4
Self - Learning Activity

Department of Education ● Republic of the Philippines

 Quarter 1, Week 4
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I. Overview
There are several methods by which you can separate the components of a
mixture. During the process, each component can be recovered. The learners should
be able to separate desired materials from common and local products by
demonstrating an understanding of different techniques to separate mixtures.

II. Objective
At the end of the week, the learners will be able to describe techniques in
separating mixtures such as sedimentation and decantation. S6MT-Id-f-2

Science Ideas:

Sedimentation and Decantation

Mixtures with not dissolved solutes can be separated through sedimentation and
decantation.
The process in which the insoluble impurities settle at the bottom of the liquid to form
sediment. This is called .
Example: obtaining clear water from muddy water

Particles
suspended in water

Particles settled down

at the bottom
is the process of gently pouring clear liquid into another container
without disturbing the sediments.
Example: pouring the clear water leaving the sediments at the bottom

Values Infusion: Careful handling of glass wares and pouring of liquids at home.
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III. Developmental Activity
Day 1
(Monday)
IDENTIFICATION
Directions: Identify what separating method were used in the following pictures.

Sedimentation Decantation

1. ________________________ 4. __________________

2. _______________________ 5. ___________________

3. _______________________ 6. ___________________
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Day 2
(Tuesday)

WORD PUZZLE
Directions: Fill out the missing letters in the puzzle.

2.

1.
D I N I N
5.

M L

4.
N
S
T
3.
E N I O
R D

ACROSS
1. - The process in which the insoluble impurities settle at the bottom of the liquid
to form sediment.
3. - The process of gently pouring clear liquid into another container without
disturbing the sediments

DOWN
2. - This are insoluble impurities found at the bottom of the container.
4. - The universal dispersing medium.
5. - A laboratory apparatus that is used in decantation.
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Day 3
(Wednesday)

TRUE or FALSE
Directions: Write T if the statement is correct or F if the statement is not true.

______ 1. Mixtures with undissolved solutes can be separated through

sedimentation and decantation.

______ 2. The solvent can be gradually poured to a different container without

unsettling the settled particles to separate them totally.

______ 3. The solid particles that are left at the bottom of the container is called
sediments or precipitate.

______ 4. Decantation is the process of gently pouring clear liquid into another
container without disturbing the sediments.

______ 5. Sedimentation is the process in which the insoluble impurities settle at

the bottom of the liquid to form sediment.

______ 6. During sedimentation process, particles do not settle down at the bottom
of the container.

______ 7. Decantation technique can be used by washing rice and leaving behind its
granules.

_______8. There is only one method in separating mixtures.

_______ 9. To allow the heavier object to settle for some time and the solute to
slowly settle at the bottom is called sedimentation.

_______ 10. In a salt solution, salt crystals can be separated from water by
evaporation.
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Day 4
(Thursday)
IV. Self-Check Test
MULTIPLE CHOICE
Directions: Read carefully and understand the questions. Encircle the letter of the
correct answer.
1. It is the tendency for particles in suspension to settle down at the bottom.
A. Decantation B. Suspension C. Filtration D. Evaporation

2. Sedimentation is the process of separating an insoluble solid from a liquid in which it

is suspended by allowing it to settle to the bottom of the container. If this also
involves pouring off of the liquid leaving the solid behind, it is called ____________.
A. Decantation B. Suspension C. Filtration D. Evaporation

3. Solid leftovers are called ____________.

A. Solute B. Precipitate or Sediments C. Solvent D. Decant

4. Separation of a mixture of oil from water is an example of _____________.

A. Decantation B. Suspension C. Filtration D. Evaporation

5. Obtaining clear water from muddy water is an example of _______________.

A. Decantation B. Suspension C. Filtration D. Evaporation

6. A separation technique that can be used by washing rice and leaving behind
granules.
A. Decantation B. Suspension C. Filtration D. Evaporation

7. Decantation refers to
A. the process of mechanically transferring a clear liquid without disturbing the
settled solid particles.
B. the process of allowing the solid particles to settle at the bottom.
C. a combination of both the above
D. None of these
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8. A student has been assigned with the task to separate the oil from water. He
would go for which of the following separation process?
A. Decantation B. Suspension C. Filtration D. Evaporation

9. Which of the following mixtures could not be separated into its components by
decanting?
A. Beans in hot water
B. Sand in water
C. Oil in water
D. Coffee in hot water

10. What separation method is shown in the picture?

A. Decantation B. Suspension C. Filtration D. Evaporation

V. Enrichment Activity
THREE-MINUTE PAUSE
Directions: Write a paragraph of at least 3 to 5 sentences based from your
experience on how are the methods in separating mixtures such as sedimentation
and decantation useful in your everyday life.
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VI. References
Mercado et. al. (2016). Chapter 2, Lesson 1: Separating Mixtures. Explore and
Experience Science 6. pp. 37-42. Dalandan, Valenzuela City: JO-ES Publishing
House, Inc.

Prepared by: Noted by:

GISELLE Q. OPALLA NIEVES M. EBON

NES Teacher I SMCMCS Principal