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Gravity separation is used to separate
solutions
suspensions
colloids
anything
The difference between a sieve and a filter is
What they are made of
Filters have bigger holes than sieves
Seives have bigger holes than filters
There is not difference
Gravity separation and centrifuging are similar because;
They both work on suspensions
Heavier items sink to the bottom

Common examples of a centrifugfe in homes is
food processors
washing machines
salad spinners
blenders
electric tooth brush
electric fans
Using evaporation to separate a solution, you nget to keep
the solute
the solvent
solute and solvent
The benefit of using distillation to separate a solution is
keeping the solvent
keeping the solute
lots more equipment required
there isn't a benefit to distillation
Water is refered to as the universal solvent because,
It is found through out the universe
It dissloves most things
It can be found everywhere

Classify each item as a solvent or solute by dragging into category
water
alcohol
sugar
grease
ink
petrol
tea
Solvent
Solute