Ways of

Separating
and
Purifying

Decantation
*means
*This

pouring off.

procedure is used when

insoluble solid tends to settle.

the

*The

supernatant (liquid on top) is

removed by pouring it off into another
container.

*The

solid is retained in the original

container.

supernatant

precipitate

Filtration
*The

separation of liquid and tiny

particles of solid by making use of a

filtering medium.

*The

liquid in the container is called

the filtrate.

*The

solid that remains in the filter

paper is called the residue.

Thank
you!
Reported by:
Maricel E. Cotanda BEED-3A