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Learning Targets: Describe various simple separation techniques such as distillation, chromatography
STEM_GC11MPIa-b-12
References: Aristea V. Bayquen. et al., (2018) “Exploring Life Through Science Series General
Chemistry1 Senior High School, Quezon City. Phoenix Publishing House, Inc.
Mendoza E. and Religioso T. (2008). Chemistry Laboratory Manual. Phoenix
Publication
MAIN IDEA TO BE LEARNED
The earth is full of different mixtures which are present on land, water and air. These mixtures play
important roles in our life because of their uses in the filed agriculture, health, industries and even to our
practical living. However, substances in their mixture forms are not always the ideal substances for us
based from what we are aiming to get or to do, rather its components are more important. Thus, a mixture
must undergo such process in order to breakdown its components for our ideal use.

EXAMPLES
Methods of Separating Components of Mixtures and Compounds
1. Filtration. It is the process of separating the insoluble solid from the liquid substance by allowing the
liquid to pass through a porous material called filtering agent. The solid particles which are retained in the
filter paper is called residue, and the clear liquid which passes through a filtering agent such as filter paper
is called the filtrate. In using a filter paper, a glass funnel is used as a support.
2. Decantation. This is a method used to separate the liquid layer known as supernatant and a heavy
insoluble solid known as precipitate by allowing the said solid to settle at the bottom of the container then
the liquid above the solid is poured off carefully into another container.
3. Mechanical Separation. This involves the use of forceps, sieves, magnet and other similar tools to
separate the components of mixtures. Sand and gravel are separated by passing the mixture over a wire
screen. In the mechanical separation, the involved substances are mostly solids that can be separated
manually.
4. Distillation. This is a process that involves the evaporation and condensation of a liquid solvent from a
mixture or solution. This method uses the difference in boiling points of the components of a mixture. The
more volatile liquid in the mixture boils first, evaporates, and condenses.
5. Chromatography. This process uses the difference in the degrees to which substances are absorbed on
the surface of an inert substance such as a filter paper. A drop of ink 8 or extract will be separated into
different components if it is placed at the end of a filter paper and the tip of the paper is allowed to barely
touch the solvent. Separate bands of colors, representing the different components will appear on the
paper. In doing this process, the filter paper should ensure the touching of the solvent.
QUESTIONS/ EXERCISES
A. Multiple Choices. Read and answer each statement carefully then write the letter of the best answer on
a separate sheet of paper.
1. In preparing coffee using the Barako coffee beans, you may pour the boiled coffee mixture into a piece
of cloth. Which method is being illustrated?
A. Filtration C. Distillation
B. Decantation D. Mechanical separation
2. Which of the following mixtures could NOT be used in separating the components of mixtures through
decantation?
A. Quail egg in hot water C. Sand in glass of water
B. Sugar in hot water D. Utensils in warm water
3. Which of these methods could be used to separate an insoluble solid from soluble solids?
A. Mixing the mixture with water and then filtering it. Then evaporate the water from the resulting liquid.
B. Mixing the mixture with sand and then filtering it. Then evaporate the
sand from the resulting solid
C. Mixing the mixture with hydrogen gas and then filtering it. Then evaporate the solids out.
D. None of the above.
4. Which method uses the boiling point differences by gradually heated a mixture? The substance that
evaporates, the easiest will separate first.
A. Filtration C. Distillation
B. Decantation D. Mechanical separation
5. A coffee filter is used to separate coffee liquid from ground, this is a suitable
example of ____
A. filtration C. distillation
B. decantation D. mechanical separation

B. Sentence Completion. Complete each statement with a word/ concept in the blank of the item.
1. ______________ is the process uses the difference in the degrees to which substances are absorbed
on the surface of an inert substance such as a filter paper.
2. ______________ involves the use of forceps, sieves and other similar tools to separate the components
of mixtures.
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3. ______________ is a process that involves the evaporation and condensation of volatile liquids. The
more volatile liquid in the mixture boils first, evaporates, and then condenses.
4. ______________ is a method used to separate liquid and a heavy insoluble solid like soil by allowing
the solid to settle at the bottom of the container then the liquid above the solid is poured off carefully into
another container.
5. ______________ is the process of separating the insoluble solid from the liquid substance by allowing
the liquid to pass through a porous material called filtering agent.