Question

Fill in the blanks with appropriate word. Filtration is helpful in separating an insoluble_______from a______.

• A. solid
• B. liquid

Answer 1

Filtration:

1. Filtration is the technique of eliminating solid particles from a liquid or gaseous mixture using a filtration system that enables the fluid and the gas to pass through while it traps the solid particles.
2. For the separation of liquid from an insoluble solid, filtration is used.
3. Example: Consider the combination of solid dust particles and water; to remove these solid dust particles, filtration is used.
4. Filtering paper or other materials are commonly used as filtering agents.

Therefore, Filtration helps separate the insoluble solids from a liquid.