Separating Mixtures (HSC SSCE Chemistry): Quizzes

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Separating Mixtures
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What is the liquid that passes through filter paper during filtration called?

Filtrate

What is the solid that remains on filter paper after filtration called?

Residue

Why won't filtration work if a solid has dissolved in water?

Dissolved particles are too small

What boiling point difference is typically needed for simple distillation to work well?

4040 to 50°C50°\text{C}

What is the liquid collected during distillation called?

Distillate

How many separate distillations does a fractionating column provide?

1010 to 100100

What does the term 'immiscible' mean when describing two liquids?

They don't mix uniformly

Which apparatus is used to separate immiscible liquids?

Separating funnel

What is a major limitation of evaporation to dryness?

Only keeps the solid component

Which physical property does filtration primarily exploit?

Particle size

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