Separation by Filtration

Grade 845 min

Learning Objective

I can explain the process of filtration, including the role of the filter and the filtrate.

Lesson Flow

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5 min

GCSE Chemistry - Filtration, Evaporation & Crystallisation

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Practice

14 min

6 questions β€’ Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

β€œDescribe the role of the filter paper in the filtration process. What happens to the solid and the liquid during filtration? Imagine you are using filtration to purify muddy water. Explain what the "filtrate" would be in this scenario and what it would contain. Explain the process of filtration in your own words, including what happens to the insoluble solid and the liquid as they pass through the filter.”

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