Listed below are six mixtures. Identify physical properties of the components that allow you to separate them. Then, explain the method you would use to separate the components.
Mixture 1: Salt dissolved in water
Physical Properties: Density
Method of Separation: Use a spoon to get particles of salt out.
Mixture 2: Yellow and red jelly beans
Physical Properties: Size
Method of Separation: To pick yellow or red jelly beans by hand put of bag.
Mixture 3: Salad Dressing(a mixture of vinegar and oil)
Physical Properties: Color
Method of Separation:
Mixture 4: Salt and gravel
Physical Properties: Size
Method of Separation:
Mixture 5: Muddy water
Physical Properties: Color
Method of Separation:
Mixture 6: Black sand and small iron filings
Physical Properties: Color
Method of Separation:
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Mixture 3: Salad Dressing (a mixture of vinegar and oil)
Physical Properties: Density
Method of Separation: By using the difference in density between vinegar and oil, one can separate them by methods such as decantation or centrifugation. The oil, which has a lower density than vinegar, can be skimmed off the top or separated by spinning the mixture in a centrifuge.
Mixture 4: Salt and gravel
Physical Properties: Size
Method of Separation: The salt and gravel can be separated by sieving. Since the salt particles are much smaller than the gravel particles, they will pass through the sieve while the gravel will remain behind.
Mixture 5: Muddy water
Physical Properties: Density
Method of Separation: Muddy water can be separated by using the difference in density between the water and the suspended particles. Allowing the mixture to settle for some time will cause the denser particles to settle at the bottom, and the clearer water can be carefully poured off the top.
Mixture 6: Black sand and small iron filings
Physical Properties: Magnetism
Method of Separation: Using a magnet, the small iron filings can be separated from the black sand due to their magnetic properties. The magnet can attract the iron filings, leaving the black sand behind.
Mixture 3: Salad Dressing (a mixture of vinegar and oil)
Physical Properties: Density
Method of Separation: Allow the mixture to stand undisturbed for a while, and the oil will float to the top due to its lower density. Then, carefully pour off the oil layer from the top, leaving behind the vinegar.
Mixture 4: Salt and gravel
Physical Properties: Size
Method of Separation: Use a sieve or a mesh screen with appropriate-sized holes to separate the smaller-size salt from the larger-size gravel. The salt will pass through the sieve, while the gravel will remain on top.
Mixture 5: Muddy water
Physical Properties: Density
Method of Separation: Allow the muddy water to settle, and over time, the heavier particles, such as sand and sediment, will settle to the bottom. Carefully pour off the clear water above, leaving the sediment behind.
Mixture 6: Black sand and small iron filings
Physical Properties: Magnetic properties
Method of Separation: Use a magnet to attract and separate the small iron filings from the black sand. The magnet will attract the iron filings, leaving behind the sand.
Mixture 3: Salad Dressing (a mixture of vinegar and oil)
Physical Properties: Density
Method of Separation: Since vinegar and oil have different densities, you can separate them by using a technique called "centrifugation". In this method, you can pour the salad dressing into a centrifuge tube and spin it at high speeds. Due to their different densities, the oil and vinegar will separate into distinct layers. You can then carefully pour off the layer of vinegar, which is more dense, and collect the oil, which is less dense.
Mixture 4: Salt and gravel
Physical Properties: Size
Method of Separation: You can use a technique called "sieving" to separate salt and gravel. Sieving involves using a sieve or a fine mesh screen to separate particles based on their size. The salt, with smaller particle size, will pass through the sieve, while the larger gravel particles will be retained on top of the sieve. By tapping or shaking the sieve gently, you can further ensure the separation of salt and gravel.
Mixture 5: Muddy water
Physical Properties: Density
Method of Separation: To separate muddy water, you can use a method called "settling and decantation". In this method, you allow the mixture to stand still for some time, allowing the heavier sediment or mud particles to settle at the bottom due to their higher density. Once the particles have settled, you can carefully pour off the clear water, known as decantation, without disturbing the settled sediment.
Mixture 6: Black sand and small iron filings
Physical Properties: Magnetic properties
Method of Separation: Since black sand contains magnetic materials such as iron, you can use a magnet to separate the iron filings from the sand. By placing a magnet near the mixture, the iron filings will be attracted to the magnet, while the non-magnetic black sand will remain behind. Moving the magnet slowly over the mixture will help to ensure the separation of the iron filings.