Question

Kavita uses processes P and Q for the separation of a mixture containing iron filings, oil and water. Process P is used in the separation of iron filings and process Q is used to separate oil and water from the mixture Identify processes P and Q.

• A. P$:$ Distillation
  Q$:$ Filtration
• B. P$:$ Filtration
  Q$:$ Separating funnel
• C. P$:$ Chromatography
  Q$:$ Distillation
• D. P$:$ Distillation
  Q$:$ Separating funnel

Answer 1

The correct option is B P$:$ Filtration

Q$:$ Separating funnel
Filtration can be used to separate a mixture of solid and liquid. A separating funnel can be used to separate a mixture of two or more immiscible liquids having different densities.