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Key Stage 2
Meaning
Separating Mixtures is when you take out one of the substances from a mixture.
About Separating Mixtures
- Different mixtures need to be separated in different ways:
- Sieving
- Filtering
- Evaporating
Examples
Beach | Muddy Puddle | Sea Water |
You can separate the sand from the pebbles with a sieve. | You can separate mud from water in the puddle with filter paper and a funnel. | You can separate salt from the water by evaporating the water in an evaporating dish. |