SUBJECT: Topic: Mixtures

CHEMISTRY Subtopic: Separation of mixtures

(Filtration)
 INSTRUCTIONS.
Read the following slides on separation of mixtures and then write
the information in your books.

Follow the instructions given in the powerpoint.

OBJECTIVES
1. Describe the separation of mixtures by methods of filtration
2. Draw diagrams to show the process of filtration

3. State the applications ( uses ) of filtration.

4. Investigate the process of filtration.
 Filtration (Filtering).
• Filtration is used to separate insoluble( cannot be dissolved) solids
from a liquid.
• The filter which is often fine paper or mesh only allows the liquid to
pass through.
• AT HOME EXPERIMENT.
• Materials: strainer with mesh, two containers, water, rice grains.
•
• Method: Make a mixture of water and rice grains in one container.
• Pour mixture into strainer placed over second container.
Diagram of filtration IN THE LAB Using Filter PAPER.
• DRAW DIAGRAM OF FILTRATION IN LAB
HERE.

• A filter paper is folded into half and

then folded into quarters.
• Filter paper is placed in filter funnel.
• Mixture of sand and water is poured
onto filter paper in filter funnel (sand is
insoluble in water).
• Mixture is filtered through the paper in
the funnel into a second beaker.
• The sand left on the filter paper is called the residue
• The water collected in the beaker is called the filtrate.
• Question: What was the filtrate and residue in the
home experiment?
 APPLICATION of Filtering
• A domestic water filter uses the
principles of filtering.
• Water containing insoluble impurities
is a mixture.
• The impurities can be removed by
filtering, making the water more
suitable for drinking.
• The impurities stay in the filter and
the clean water is collected.
 APPLICATION OF FILTERING
• Window screens of a fine mesh separate
insects from air so preventing mosquitoes
from the inside of our buildings.

• In the kitchen, food is filtered or drained to

separate from the cooking liquid ( oil or
water).

• All car engines have a fuel filter to remove

insoluble impurities from the fuel and an air
filter to collect dirt from the air before it goes
into the engine.
 Activity.
• Name the method of separation you would use to separate these
mixtures.
• Give a reason for your answer.
• Note: More than one method is possible to separate each mixture, give
reason for method chosen.

Mixture Method of separation Reason.

Oil based paint and water.

A mixture of peas and water

Flour and water.

Black pepper and water.
Coins and plastic marbles.
Gasoline and water.