Important Questions for Class 6

Science

Chapter 5 – Separation of Substances

Very Short Answer Questions: 1 Mark

1. Fill in the blanks:

1. Name one method for separation of substances ________.

Ans: Winnowing

2. Separation of fine particles from bigger particles using a sieve

___________.
Ans: Sieving

3. Name on method used to separate sand and water _____________.

Ans: Sedimentation

4. Salt is obtained from sea water by a process known as __________.

Ans: Evaporation

5. The process of separating cream from the milk is known as ___________.

Ans: Filtration

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Short Answer Questions 3 Marks
2. Define winnowing.
Ans: Winnowing is the process of separating heavy components from lighter
components with the help of wind.

3. What is sieving?
Ans: Sieving is the process of separating tiny particles from larger particles by the
use of holes in a sieve.

4. Define threshing.
Ans: The term "threshing" refers to the process of removing grains from their stalks.
The stalks are beaten to liberate the grain seeds in this process.

5. Define sedimentation.
Ans: Sedimentation is the process in which heavier components settle down at the
bottom of the container. E.g. Water mixed with mud or sand.

6. Define decantation.
Ans: Decantation is the process of taking out clear water into a new container after
sedimentation. The water after decantation is clear but it is still not fit for drinking.

7. Define evaporation.
Ans: Evaporation is the process of converting water into water vapour.

8. Define condensation.
Ans: Condensation is the process of turning water vapour into liquid.

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 Example: Melting of ice.

9. Define saturated solution.

Ans: Saturated solution is a solution in which no more of a substance/solute can be
dissolved.

10. Name 5 methods used for separating substances from their mixtures?
Ans: Five methods used for separating substances are:

● Winnowing
● Sieving

● Handpicking
● Threshing

● Decantation

11. Give one importance of separating substances from the mixtures.

Ans: It is important to separate substances from mixtures to obtain pure substances
differently for various purposes.

Long Answer Questions 5 Marks

12. How do you separate sugar mixed with wheat flour?
Ans: The method of sieving is used to separate the sugar and wheat flour mixture.

First, the mixture is filtered through a sieve. Wheat flour particles will pass through,
while the large sugar particles will be trapped by the sieve.

13. Explain the method used to separate the sand and water from their mixture?

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Ans: A combination of sedimentation and decantation is used to separate sand and
water.

1. Mixture of sand and water is taken in a glass/container and left for sometime.

2. Sand settles at the bottom of the container during this process because it is
heavier. This is called sedimentation.
3. The clean water is then gradually moved to another container slowly leaving
the sand in the original container. This process is called decantation.

14. What is winnowing and why is it needed?

Ans: Winnowing is the process of separating heavy particles from lighter particles
using wind. For example, winnowing can be used to separate husk particles from
heavier grains such as wheat or patty. The husk particles will be carried away by the
wind leaving large grains in a different pile. For winnowing, fast moving air is a
most important factor.

Advantage of Winnowing: The operation of this method does not involve the use of
any machines. It is entirely reliant on human activity; hence it takes less time to
process and is unquestionably inexpensive.

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Disadvantage of Winnowing: Winnowing is a way of separating heavy components
of a mixture from lighter components using wind, but this procedure does not work
for items heavier than grains, such as stones.

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