The liquid which passes through the filter paper during filtration is known as .
A
decantate
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B
filtrate
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C
residue
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D
solute
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Solution
The correct option is B filtrate Filtration is used to separate an insoluble solid from a liquidor gas. Solute a substance (usually in lesser amount) dissolved in another substance.
The liquid which passes through the filter paper is called the filtrate.
The solid particles collected on the filter paper is known as the residue.