SEPARATING COMPONENTS OF MIXTURES

Group Members:

Problem: How are the components of mixtures separated?

1. Prepare a mixture of colored stones.

2. Prepare a mixture of different leaves.
3. Separate the components of mixture by using your hands.
4. Record the number of components of the two mixtures.

What have you found out?

Complete the table below:

Mixture 1 (Colored Stones)

Number of Components
Yellow Stone Red Stone Blue Stone Pink Stone Green Stone Purple Stone

Mixture 2 (Assorted Leaves)

Number of Components
Guava Leaves Malunggay Leaves Madre de Cacao Leaves

1. What kind of mixtures do you have?

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2. What are the different components of the two mixtures?
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3. How did you separate the components of the mixtures? Describe the process.
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4. Give 5 other examples of mixtures that can be separated by Physical Manipulation or
handpicking.
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