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Yes,filtration can be used to separate solids from liquids because if you filter a mixture of solids and liquids the liquid will pass through the filter paper while the solids will stay because its particles are too big

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How can you separate soilds and liquids?

This depends on the solids, but filtering usually takes most solids out of most liquids.


Who was the first person to discover how to separate dissolved solids from liquids?

Very probable the name of this person is not known.


What mixture that can not be separated by filtering?

Filtering is used to separe solids from gases or liquids.


What is process to separate solids from liquids?

pick up the solids with your hands and separate them from the liquids :P


What is process to separate solids from solids?

pick up the solids with your hands and separate them from the liquids :P


How do separate a suspension?

filter the liquids from the solids, then sort the solids


What is a mixtureof liquids or solids dissolved in liquids?

It's called an emulsion. Mayonnaise is an example.


How is a Filter Funnel used?

A filter funnel is used to separate solid materials from liquids during the filtration process. First, a filter paper is folded and placed inside the funnel. The filter paper is then moistened slightly so it adheres to the funnel walls. The funnel is positioned over a flask, beaker, or collection container. The liquid mixture is carefully poured into the funnel, allowing the liquid to pass through the filter paper while the solid particles remain trapped on the paper. Filter funnels are commonly used in laboratories, research facilities, educational institutions, and industrial applications to achieve accurate and efficient separation of substances.


What goes through the filtering of a slotted spoon?

A slotted spoon is typically used to separate solids from liquids. When using a slotted spoon, the liquid drains through the slots while the solids are retained in the spoon, allowing you to easily separate out and remove the desired components from the mixture.


What is a mixture of liquids or solids dissolved into liquids?

It is called a solution. The same general word used for this kind of answer to your question.


When should sieving and filtering be used?

Sieving can be done to separate a mixture containing solids and liquids, for eg. tea from tea powder. It is one form of filtration. Thus filtering is also a mthod by which you can separate solid substances from the liquid. The particles left behind is called the residue and the one obtained is called filtrate.


In filtration the amount of dissolved solids passing through the filters is?

In filtration, the amount of dissolved solids passing through the filters typically depends on the type of filter used and the size of the dissolved particles. Filters are designed to separate solids from liquids, allowing smaller particles, including some dissolved solids, to pass through while retaining larger particles. The efficiency of filtration can vary based on the filter's pore size and the properties of the liquid being filtered. Ultimately, some dissolved solids may still be present in the filtered liquid, albeit in reduced concentrations.