Activity 1

Put a (√) check if the mixture can be separated by decantation and X

if not.
_____1. Water and alcohol
_____2. Mud and water
_____3. Oil and water
_____4. Sand and pebbles

Activity 2
Read the questions carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer.
Write the answer on your answer sheet.
1. The technique uses to separate heavier material from less dense or
lighter material?
a. Filtration b. Sieving c. Decantation d. Evaporation
2. Which of the following mixture can be separated by decantation?
a. Water and coffee c. water and sand
b. Water and flour d. water and alcohol
3. In a water and oil mixture, the oil is on the top because it is _____.
a. Denser b. lighter c. heavier d. bigger
4. Which method is use to get a clear water from a muddy water?
a. Sieving c. Decantation
b. Evaporation d. Chromatography

Activity 3
Activities that use decantation Benefits
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Activity 4
Direction: Answer the following questions.

1. What do you call the process by which water changes from a liquid to
gas or vapor? ______________________________________________
2. Making salt is an example of separating mixtures through
__________________________________________________
3. What are the two (2) solutions in the mixtures in making salt?
_________________ and ______________