ITSH2202

Name: Nicholas Luke Militante Section: STEM 121 A

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Separation of Mixture
Matter and Its Properties

The separation scheme used to separate a mixture into its components is based on
differences in the physical properties (such as boiling point, melting point, solubility in a given
solvent, and others) of such components.

In this experiment, you will separate a three-component solid mixture containing sodium
chloride (NaCl) or table salt, calcium carbonate (CaCO3), and silicon dioxide (SiO2) or sand into
the pure individual components. Pre-study the physical properties of each component in the
mixture. Then decide what physical separation method will best separate the components.
Illustrate a separation procedure by means of a flow chart. Fill in the missing substances and
techniques as shown by a blank (method) or box (mixture or pure substance)

Solid mixture of CaCO3, NaCl, SiO2

+ Water; Filter

1. Filtrate NaCl (aq) 2.Residue CaCO3 (s) , SiO2 (s)

7. Add HCI; Decantation

4. Residue SiO2 (s) 3. Filtrate CaCl2 (aq)

Heat to 100° C

5. KCl (aq) 6. O2

References
Bayquen, A. V., & Pena, G. T. (2016). Exploring life through science. Quezon City: Phoenix
Publishing House, Inc.

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