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Methods of separation in everyday life

A mixture containing potatoes, salt and sawdust has been
given to you. Outline a stepwise procedure for separating
each component from this mixture.

03/11/2024

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Methods of separation in everyday life

During the COVID-19 pandemic, all of us wore masks.
Generally, what material are they made of? What is the role
of these masks?

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Methods of separation in everyday life

Can you relate the presence of nasal hair to any separation
process?

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Methods of separation in everyday life

In what situations would you use decantation instead of
filtration to separate solids from liquids?

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Methods of separation in everyday life

State with reason(s) whether the following statements are
True [T] or False [F]. Also, correct the False statement(s).
(i) Salt can be separated from salt solution by
keeping it under the Sun. [ ]
(ii) Handpicking should be used only when the
quantity of one component is less. [ ]
(iii) A mixture of puffed rice and rice grains can be
separated by threshing. [ ]
(iv) A mixture of mustard oil and lemon water can
be separated by decantation. [ ]
 (v) Sieving is used to separate a mixture of
rice flour and water. [ ]

03/11/2024

Science

6th

Methods of separation in everyday life

State with reason(s) whether the following statements are
True [T] or False [F]. Also, correct the False statement(s).
(i) Salt can be separated from salt solution by
keeping it under the Sun. [ ]
(ii) Handpicking should be used only when the
quantity of one component is less. [ ]
(iii) A mixture of puffed rice and rice grains can be
separated by threshing. [ ]
(iv) A mixture of mustard oil and lemon water can
be separated by decantation. [ ]
 (v) Sieving is used to separate a mixture of
rice flour and water. [ ]

03/11/2024

Science

6th

Methods of separation in everyday life

Which factor is usually essential for the filtration?
(i) Apparatus size (ii) Presence of air
(iii) Pore size (iv) Temperature of the
mixture

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Methods of separation in everyday life

Which of the following substances are commonly separated
using the churning method?
(i) Oil from water (ii) Sand from water
(iii) Cream from milk (iv) Oxygen from air

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Methods of separation in everyday life

What purpose does handpicking serve in the process of
separation?
(i) Filtration (ii) Sorting
(iii) Evaporation (iv) Decantation

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A journey through states of water

The seat of a two-wheeler parked on a sunny day has become
very hot. How can you cool it down?

03/11/2024

Science

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