Y7: Filtration

• Chemistry
• Lower Secondary (Key Stage 3)

Y7: Filtration

Match the words to their definitions.

Solute

Solvent

Solution

Soluble

Insoluble

Solubility

Which of these substances are soluble in water?

Soluble

Insoluble

Sugar

Salt

Sand

Gravel

Oil

Nail varnish

Oxygen

Plastic

Coffee

Which mixture could be separated by filtration?

1. Oil + water
2. Sand + water
3. Sand + salt
4. Salt + water

The solid collected by the filter paper is called the...

1. Filtrate
2. Mixture
3. Residue

The liquid that passes through the filter paper is called the...

1. Filtrate
2. Mixture
3. Residue

Filter paper

Funnel

Beaker

Residue

Filtrate

Mixture

Clamp

Put the steps in order.

Add water to the mixture of salt and sand. Stir carefully.

Collect the filtrate.

Set up the apparatus.

Pour the mixture of salt, sand and water into the funnel.

1

2

3

4

How could we separate the salt from the water?