Separating Mixtures

Mixtures:

· a mixture contains 2 or more substances

· to separate mixtures we need to examine the ‘properties’ or characteristics of the mixture

· see “Matter Table” from p. 156 for types of Mixtures

What methods can be used to separate mixtures?

Methods of Separation

· filtration

· dissolving

· crystallisation

· picking out larger parts

· distillation

· evaporating

· floating/settling