Question

Which separation techniques will you apply for the separation of following mixtures?

(i) Small dirt pieces from grain seeds
(ii) Paddy seeds from stalks
(iii) Fine mud particles in water

Answer 1

The separation techniques required for the mixtures are:

(i) Small dirt pieces from grain seeds- Sieving
(ii) Paddy seeds from stalks- Threshing
(iii) Fine mud particles in water- Filtration