Lesson 8: Ways of Separating Components of Mixture

Vocabulary flashcards covering the key methods of separating mixtures discussed in Lesson 8.

Handpicking

The simplest method of separation where the components of a mixture are physically separated by hand, such as picking out stones from rice or separating different colored beads.

Sieving

A separation method that uses a sieve (a tool with mesh) to separate components based on size, allowing smaller particles to pass through while retaining larger ones.

Filtration

A separation method that uses a filter paper to separate a solid from a liquid, leaving the solid behind while the liquid passes through.

Evaporation

A separation method that separates a soluble solid from a liquid by heating the mixture until the liquid evaporates, leaving the solid behind.

Decantation

A separation method that involves allowing the solid in a liquid mixture to settle to the bottom and carefully pouring off the liquid.

Using a Magnet

A separation method used when a component of the mixture is magnetic, allowing it to be attracted and removed from non-magnetic substances like sawdust.