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Science
Separation techniques

Starter quiz

  • True or false? The condenser in a distillation setup should be kept warm.
    • True
    • False ✓
  • Match the equipment labels to the correct scientific terms.
    Match the equipment labels to the correct scientific terms.
    • a
      ⇔
      mixture ✓
    • b
      ⇔
      thermometer ✓
    • c
      ⇔
      water out ✓
    • d
      ⇔
      water in ✓
    • e
      ⇔
      distillate (pure substance) ✓
  • The vapour formed during distillation turns back into a liquid in the ...
    • 'condenser' ✓
  • True or false? Boiling is a cooling process that occurs when a liquid turns into a gas.
    • True
    • False ✓
  • What is the product called that is collected after it has been condensed in a distillation process?
    • 'distillate' ✓
  • Which of the following mixtures have components that can be separated using distillation?
    • A mixture of dirt, salt and water
      A mixture of dirt, salt and water  ✓
    • A mixture of coloured sweets
      A mixture of coloured sweets
    • A mixture of water and oil
      A mixture of water and oil  ✓
    • A mixture of different seeds and dirt
      A mixture of different seeds and dirt
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