Question

What purpose is the sedimentation process used for?

Answer 1

• It is defined as the process of separating solids from liquids.
• All of the solids settle to the bottom of the beaker, leaving a clear layer of liquid on top.
• Sedimentation is the process by which heavier contaminants in a liquid, usually water, settle to the bottom of the container in which the mixture is contained.
• It takes some time to complete the process.

Example

Water treatment plants use the method of sedimentation to filter out unwanted particles from unclean water.