Separating Techniques

Physical Separation/Mechanical Separation

Separating solid components of heterogeneous mixtures using hands or forceps.

Magnetic Separation/Magnetism

The process of separating metals and non-metals using magnets.

Filtration

A technique used to separate insoluble solid from a liquid by using a filter like mesh cloth or filter paper.

Decantation

A technique used to separate heterogeneous mixtures made up of solid and liquid or two different liquids with different density.

Distillation

The process of separating liquids from a solution based on the boiling point of the substances in the mixture.

Evaporation

The process in which a liquid changes into gaseous form on heating, leaving the soluble solid behind.

Paper Chromatography

A technique that separates the components of mixtures based on the ability of each component to draw across the surface of another material.