Chapter Overview
The chapter Methods of Separation in Everyday Life introduces students to the different techniques used to separate substances in mixtures. It explains the need for separation, the properties of substances that help in choosing a separation method, and the practical uses of each method in our day-to-day life.
Important Keywords
- Mixture: A combination of two or more substances that are not chemically combined.
- Separation: The process of removing one or more components from a mixture.
- Filtration: Separating insoluble solids from liquids using a filter.
- Decantation: Pouring off the liquid after solids have settled at the bottom.
- Sieving: Separating particles of different sizes using a sieve.
- Threshing: Separating grains from stalks.
- Winnowing: Using wind to separate lighter husk from heavier grains.
- Handpicking: Manually removing impurities from a mixture.
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