Question

Filtration is helpful in separating an insoluble __________ from a __________.

• A. gas, liquid
• B. liquid, liquid
• C. solid, liquid
• D. gas, solid

Answer 1

The correct option is C

solid, liquid

Filtration is a separation technique that is used to separate the components of solid-liquid mixture i.e. an insoluble solid substance from a liquid.

Example:- A mixture of sand and water can be separated by filtration. The mixture is passed through a filter that allows one component (water) to pass through it but blocks the other component (sand).