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Separation of mixtures – Examples

MATCH THE SEPARATION TECHNIQUE WITH THE MIXTURE

Filtration – Rice and water

Evaporation – Sugar and water

Separating funnel – Oil and water

Sublimation – Camphor and sand

MATCH THE SEPARATION TECHNIQUE WITH THE MIXTURE

Fractional distillation – Diesel and kerosene

Chromatography – Red and blue ink

Distillation – Salt and water

Filtration  –  Tea leaves and tea

MATCH THE TYPE OF MIXTURE WITH EXAMPLE

Solid in solid heterogeneous – Sand and sugar

Solid in liquid homogeneous – Sugar in water

Solid in solid homogeneous – Brass alloy

Solid in liquid heterogeneous – Sand and water

MATCH THE TYPE OF MIXTURE WITH EXAMPLE

Liquid in liquid homogeneous – alcohol in water

Gas in gas – Air

Gas in liquid homogeneous – Soda water

Liquid in liquid heterogeneous – Oil and water

MATCH THE TYPE OF MIXTURE WITH SEPARATION METHOD

Separation of heterogeneous liquid and liquid  – Separating funnel

Separation of heterogeneous solid and liquid  – Filtration

Separation of homogeneous solid and liquid  – Evaporation or distillation

Separation of homogeneous liquid and liquid  – Fractional distillation

Mixtures – Types and their properties

A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that are mixed together physically but not chemically. In a mixture-

  1. Each substance keeps its own properties.
  2. The substances can usually be separated by physical methods.
  3. The composition of a mixture can be changed.

Types of mixtures Based on the Dispersion of Components

Homogeneous mixture – The substances(components) are dispersed uniformly throughout. They cannot be seen separately. Example sugar solution

Heterogeneous mixture – The substances(components) are not uniformly dispersed. They components can be seen separately. Example sand and water mixture

Types of Mixtures Based on the Physical State of Their Components

Mixtures can be classified according to the physical states (solid, liquid, or gas) of the substances being mixed.

Dispersed phaseDispersing mediumHomogeneous/heterogeneousExample
SolidSolidHomogeneousBrass, Bronze
  HeterogenousSalt and sand, pebbles in mud
SolidLiquidHomogeneousSalt in water, sugar in water
  HeterogenousMuddy water, sand in water
SolidGasHomogeneousSublimated iodine vapour in nitrogen container
  HeterogenousSmoke, dust in air
LiquidSolidHomogeneousMercury in zinc(amalgam), hydrated salts (CuSO4.5H2O)
  HeterogenousButter, jelly
LiquidLiquidHomogeneousAlcohol in water
  HeterogenousOil in water
LiquidGasHomogeneousHumidity in air, nasal spray
  HeterogenousClouds, smog
GasSolidHomogeneousHydrogen gas dispersed in palladium metal
  HeterogenousPumice stone, styrofoam
GasLiquidHomogeneousOxygenated water, chlorinated pool water
  HeterogenousSoda water, soapy foam
GasGasHomogeneousAir
  HeterogenousNil as gases mix in each other

Special Types of Mixtures

Solution

A homogeneous mixture where one substance dissolves in another. Example: a salt solution

Suspension

A heterogeneous mixture in which solid particles are dispersed in a liquid and settle down on standing. Example: muddy water

Colloid

A mixture with very tiny particles that do not settle down easily. Example: milk

PropertySolutionColloidSuspension
Nature of mixtureHomogeneousAppears homogeneous but is actually heterogeneousHeterogeneous
Particle sizeLess than 1 nm1–1000 nmMore than 1000 nm
Can particles be seen?NoNo (without special instruments)Often visible to the naked eye
Do particles settle on standing?NoNoYes
Can it be separated by filtration?NoNo (ordinary filtration)Yes
AppearanceClear and transparentCloudy or translucentOpaque and cloudy
Shows Tyndall effect? (scattering of light)NoYesYes (strongly)
ExamplesSalt in water, sugar in waterMilk, starch in water, fogSand in water, chalk powder