Summary of the Various Methods of Separations
| METHOD OF SEPARATION | USED TO SEPARATED | FROM |
|---|---|---|
| Use of magnet | a magnetic substance | non – magnetic substance |
| Decantation | an insoluble solid | a suspension |
| Filtration | an insoluble solid | a suspension |
| Evaporation | a soluble solid | a suspension |
| Distillation | a solvent | a solution |
| Simple distillation | a liquid | Mixture of liquids with different boiling points. The boiling points should be close. |
| Sublimation | A solid that sublimes | A solid that does not sublime |
| Separation funnel | a liquid | immiscible liquids |