Flashcard Set Science

Separating Mixtures

Made by LuckyOtter56 · Nov 3, 2025

Puzzle looks at various types of mixtures and separation techniques

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Terms and definitions

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chromatography: A process used for separating mixtures by virtue of differences in absorbency
boiling: The application of heat to change something from a liquid to a gas
evaporation: The process of becoming a vapor
emulsion: A colloid in which both phases are liquids
distillation: The process of purifying a liquid by boiling it and condensing its vapors
dilute: To lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture
concentrated: To make denser, stronger, or purer
solvent: A liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances
solute: The dissolved matter in a ___
solution: A homogeneous mixture of two or more substances
mixture: A substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together
separate: A ___ printed article that originally appeared in a larger publication
dissolve: A gradual transition from one scene to the next
soluble: Capable of being dissolved in some solvent
insoluble: Incapable of being dissolved
suspension: A mixture in which fine particles are ___ in a fluid where they are supported by buoyancy
settle: A long wooden bench with a back
filter: An electrical device that alters the frequency spectrum of signals passing through it
centrifuge: An apparatus that uses ___ force to separate particles from a suspension
cloudy: Lacking definite form or limits
clear: The state of being free of suspicion
magnetism: Attraction for iron
pure: Free of extraneous elements of any kind