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Dissolve some sugar in water. Try and filter it out.
Now, stir some bits of wood into water. Try and filter it out.
You've just discovered the difference between a solution and a mixture.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 11y agoTypically a solution is a solute dissolved in a solvent. As such, everything within the solution exists as discrete molecules. Unless you can get a filter with pores small enough to allow one type of molecule to pass and exclude the other molecules, you cannot filter one molecule out. There are actually some filters used in a process called "ultrafiltration" that operate on this principle. Very high weight molecules are retained on one side of the filter while the much smaller solvent (and small solute) molecules pass through the filter. Examples of this include ultrafiltration to purifyproteinsolutions.
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∙ 9y agoSolutions can't be filtered because the substances that created the solutions are no homogenous. Trying to filter a solution means you are will simply get the entire solution.
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∙ 13y agoNo! Solutions cannot be filtered. This is because the particles in a solutions are so small.
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∙ 13y agothe components of a solution are so small, that they will pass through the filter paper
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What cant be separated into simpler substances or converted into another substance by chemical processes out of elements compound solution suspension and colloid?
elements
Why cant you separate a colloid by filtering?
You cannot separate a colloid by filtering because the particles of a colloid are too small to be suspended by any filter. They will instead simply slip through the holes of said filter.
Why cant filtering make sea water fit to drink?
Normal filtration can't remove salts because the ions to very small and can pass through most of the filtering medium. However, it is actually possible to filter out salts using Reverse Osmosis membrane and made a drinkable water.
A water solution is found to have a molar OHnegative concentration of 3point2 times 10negative5 The solution would be classified as A acidic B basic C neutral D cant be classified?
The water solution having [OH-] = 3.2 X 10-5 has a pOH of 4.495, that is, a pH of 9.505. So, it is a basic solution.
Why cant silver nitrate solution be kept in an iron glass?
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Is a colloid separated by filteration?
yes most likely because you cant separat a solution
What cant be separated into simpler substances or converted into another substance by chemical processes out of elements compound solution suspension and colloid?
elements
How can blood be separated from the plasma?
IT CANT
Mixtures can what but compounds cant?
Mixtures can be separated by physical methods.
What does no solution mean in math?
it means no solution. no answer. cant be answered
Why cant a compound be a no solution answer?
>Not possible
Why cant you separate a colloid by filtering?
You cannot separate a colloid by filtering because the particles of a colloid are too small to be suspended by any filter. They will instead simply slip through the holes of said filter.
Why can't a mixture of salt and sugar be separated the same way as salt and sand?
If you mix salt and water, the salt will dissolve into the water. If you mix pebbles and water, the pebbles and water will stay being separate objects
What among the following cant be separated by fractional distillation a crude oil b liquid air c alcohol and water d a solution of salt in water?
Ex.: crude oil, liquid air, water-alcohol mixture.
How can you remove oils from water?
you cant really remove them because they are already separated
Is a carbonated soft drink a solution?
it is a solution because u cant separate it
What do you do when you cant see your feet?
Solution; Go on a diet.
