Question

The statement given below is incorrect. Write the correct statement.

The process of removing clear liquid from its suspension is called evaporation.

Answer 1

The correct statement is - The process of removing clear liquid from its suspension is called decantation.

• Decantation is the process of separating the liquid portion of a mixture when the heavier component settles to the bottom as sediments.
• In other words, it is the process of transferring a liquid from one container to another without disturbing the sediments at the bottom of the mixture.
• As an example: Sand settles at the bottom of a container when a mixture of sand and water is allowed to stand.
• The upper portion of the container contains water. This can be separated from the sand at the bottom simply by pouring it into a different container without the use of any other separating device. This is referred to as decantation.