Question

Write the letter of the correct term for each definition in the blank. Use each term only once.

a. filtration
b. distillation
c. decantation
d. evaporation
e. centrifugation
f. chromatography

1. Separates substances on the basis of the boiling points of the substances:__________
2. Separates solutions based on boiling points when one substance remains a solid:__________
3. Separates pure substances from a mixture based upon different rates of flow:__________
4. Separates solids from liquids by pouring the liquid off the top of the solid:__________
5. Separates solids from liquids by using a porous barrier:__________
6. Separates heterogeneous substances based upon different densities:__________

Answer 1

1.b. distillation

2.d. evaporation

3.f. chromatography

4.c. decantation

5.a. filtration

6.e. centrifugation

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Distillation is the process in which a homogenous mixture of liquid is separated on the basis of difference in boiling points of the substances.

2. Evaporation is the process in which water is converted into gas or vapor based on the boiling point of water or solid.

3. Chromatography is defined as the process used to pure substances from a mixture based on the flow rate of the fluid. The fluid mixture to be separated is called the mobile phase that flows on a stationary phase.

4. Decantation is defined as the process that separates mixtures in which water is poured off the substance to be separated or over solid.

5. Filtration is a separation process in which solids can be separated from liquids by pouring the mixture over a porous barrier.

6. Centrifugation is defined as the separation process that separates heterogeneous substances on the basis of densities in which centripetal acceleration allows substance with high density to move outward in the radial direction.