Chemistry: Separating Mixtures
Test Quiz
1. True or False: Many modern day industries are based on the process of separating mixtures.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
c.
d.
e.
2. Which of the following separation processes uses boiling to separate mixtures?
a. Filtration
b. Sublimation
c. Centrifuge
d. Crystallization
e. Distillation
3. Which of the following separation processes involves spinning the mixture at high speeds?
a. Filtration
b. Sublimation
c. Centrifuge
d. Crystallization
e. Distillation
4. Which of the following separation processes uses fine mesh fibers to separate suspension mixtures?
a. Filtration
b. Sublimation
c. Centrifuge
d. Crystallization
e. Distillation
5. In the filtration process, what is the substance that passes through the filter called?
a. Sublimate
b. Mixture
c. Filtrate
d. Centrifuge
e. Residue
6. In the filtration process, what is the substance that is removed by the filter called?
a. Sublimate
b. Mixture
c. Filtrate
d. Centrifuge
e. Residue
7. Boiling salt water to remove the salt from the water is an example of what type of separation process?
a. Filtration
b. Sublimation
c. Centrifuge
d. Crystallization
e. Distillation
8. The process of separating blood into plasma and red cells is an example of what type of separation process?
a. Filtration
b. Sublimation
c. Centrifuge
d. Crystallization
e. Distillation
9. True or False: The process of separating mixtures is a man-made concept and does not exist in nature.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
c.
d.
e.
10. Which of the following is an example of a separation process used in ancient times?
a. The separation of uranium isotopes in nuclear power plants
b. Distilling crude oil into gasoline
c. Winnowing the grain from the chaff
d. All of the above
e. None of the Above
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