GENERAL CHEMISTRY

SEPARATION TECHNIQUES

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Separating a Mixture of Sand, Water, Oil, and Salt - Follow-up Worksheet/Quiz

Instructions: Answer the following questions based on your understanding of the principles and
applications of simple separation techniques.

1. What is the purpose of using separation techniques in chemistry?

2. List four simple separation techniques discussed in the lesson.

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3. Match the following separation techniques with their corresponding mixtures:

_______________a. Decantation (i) Oil and water

_______________b. Filtration (ii) Sand and water

_______________c. Evaporation (iii) Muddy water

_______________d. Centrifugation (iv) Salt and water

4. Describe the steps involved in the decantation technique.

5. Explain how filtration can be used to separate oil and water.

6. What is the purpose of using evaporation in the separation of mixtures?

7. When would centrifugation be a useful technique for separating mixtures?

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8. True or False: Simple separation techniques can be applied in various fields, such as water
treatment and pharmaceutical manufacturing.

9. Explain the importance of accurate observation and recording of results in scientific experiments

10. Provide one real-life application for each of the following separation techniques:

a. Decantation:

b. Filtration:

c. Evaporation:

d. Centrifugation:

Bonus Question: Can you think of any other simple separation techniques not discussed in the lesson?
Briefly explain one of them.

Reflection: What did you find most interesting or challenging about the separation techniques you
performed in the lab activity? How do you think these techniques can be useful in your everyday life?