Filtration

Filtration is used to separate an insoluble solid from a liquid – sand from water for example.

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1. One beaker contains a mixture of solid and liquid. The other contains a funnel with filter paper.
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2. The solid and liquid mixture is poured into the filter funnel.
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3. The filter paper holds back the solid particles while allowing the liquid to drip through.

Elements, compounds and mixtures - (CCEA) Filtration