1.7.5 - Decantation
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What is decantation?
💡 Hint: Think about the process of pouring off liquid from solid.
Name one common use of decantation.
💡 Hint: Consider mixtures you commonly encounter.
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What is decantation used for?
💡 Hint: Think about the purpose of the term.
Is decantation effective for miscible liquids?
💡 Hint: What does miscible mean?
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You have a mixture of oil and water. Describe how you would use decantation to separate them, considering their properties.
💡 Hint: Consider the densities of oil and water.
If a solid does not settle in a liquid, explain why decantation would not be applicable, and suggest an alternative method.
💡 Hint: Think about what can help filter out particles.
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