Question

Filtration is the best method of separating an insoluble solid component as compared to decantation.

Answer 1

Filtration: It is the method used to separate an insoluble solid from water by using a suitable medium called a filter.

In this very minute impurities only transfer to the next level, as much as possible impurities can be separated from it.

• But in the case of decantation, an insoluble solid can be separated after settling down in the beaker, during decantation some amount of impurities also transfers to the next level.
• Hence Filtration is the best method of separating an insoluble solid component as compared to decantation.