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Separation Techniques

What are some methods to separate mixtures?

Previously...

You've learnt that mixtures can be physically separated. 

But what are the ways we can use to separate different types of mixtures?

Let's Explore!

Try your hand at this tutorial to recap what you have learnt about elements, compounds and mixtures, and learn a few techniques on how to separate mixtures!

In the simulation below, explore six separation techniques: filtration, simple and fractional distillation, centrifugation and chromatography.

Summary

Know how each method works to separate the mixture, as well as how to label the different components of the experimental set-up

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