Methods of Separating Mixtures

Substances which form a mixture will retain their individual properties. Mixed substances can be separated in order to obtain the individual substances mixed.

There are various methods used in separating mixtures. Some of the mixtures can be separated by using their physical properties. The separation that involves physical properties is known as physical methods. Example of such mixture is groundnut and rice. The separation of groundnuts from rice is done by using the physical properties of the rice or groundnuts and prickling them out in order to be separated.

These are a few methods used in separating mixtures;

USING METALS

This is done based on magnetic attraction. The mixture involves solids. A Magnet is used in separation. The magnetic material is attracted to the magnet. The other substance which cannot be attracted remains. This method is used to attract metals from non-metals. It is used for recovering metal objects from deep rivers etc.