CHAPTER 02 · STUDENT PRACTICE

Choosing a separation method

Use the worksheet for a short review with your teacher.

Before you choose a method

  1. Identify the substances in the mixture.
  2. Decide which substance you want to collect.
  3. Choose a difference in properties you can use.

Sentence support: I would use ______ because ______.

Try one together

You have sand mixed with salt solution. How could you collect the sand?

Need a hint?

Sand is insoluble. Think about what stays on filter paper.

Written practice

Complete the worksheet on paper. Mark uncertain answers with a question mark, then improve one explanation after class feedback.

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