Identify mixtures in daily life
Recognise mixtures and explain why separation may be needed.
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Recognise mixtures and explain why separation may be needed.
Use handpicking or sieving when components differ in size.
Use sedimentation and decantation when heavier insoluble solids settle.
Describe how filtration separates insoluble solids from liquids.
Explain how evaporation separates a dissolved solid from a liquid.
Choose the best method based on material properties.
Select methods for grains, tea, muddy water, salt solution or mixed solids.
Use more than one method in correct order for complex mixtures.
Spot why a chosen separation method will not work for a given mixture.
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