Multiple choice

Which of the following processes is used for the separation of insoluble solid particles from a solid-liquid mixture, if the solid particles are very small and pass through a filter paper?

  1. Chromatography

  2. Crystallisation

  3. Sublimation

  4. Centrifugation

  5. Distillation

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D Correct answer
Explanation

If the solid particles are very small and pass through a filter paper, then centrifugation process is used for the separation of insoluble solid particles from a solid-liquid mixture. Example: Mixtures of solids and liquids, such as fat in the cream by the process of centrifugation.