Question

Define centrifugation.

Answer 1

1. Centrifugation is the process of separating suspended particles of a substance from a liquid in a mixture by churning them at a high speed.
2. In order to separate the suspended particles of a substance in a liquid quickly, the method of centrifugation is used.
3. It is mostly used extract dispersed phase from a colloidal solution.

Examples:

1. Blood can be separated into blood cells and plasma.
2. Cream can be separated from milk.
3. Butter can be separated from the curd.