Could you use the filtration method to separate a sugar water solution? Why or why not?
No. Sugar dissolves in H2O and the sugar in solution goes through the filter paper with the H2O. However, if you had a saturated solution of sugar (it would take a lot of sugar because of the high solubility), you could separate by filtration that part that was not dissolved
Yes, you can use the filtration method to separate a sugar water solution.
To separate a sugar-water solution using filtration, you would first need to set up a funnel with filter paper in it. Then, slowly pour the sugar-water solution into the funnel. The filter paper's pores are typically small enough to trap the sugar particles while allowing the water to pass through. As a result, the sugar particles will be collected on the filter paper, while the filtered water will drip into the container below.
Filtration works effectively when the solute (in this case, sugar) is in the form of solid particles mixed with a liquid (water). The filter paper acts as a barrier, preventing the solid particles from passing through but allowing the liquid to pass. In the case of a sugar-water solution, the sugar particles are larger than the pores of the filter paper and can be effectively separated from the liquid through this method.