Matter and Mixtures · Chemical Science

Separation Techniques

Applying scientific methods to separate mixtures back into their original components.

Key Questions

  1. 1How can we use physical properties like size or magnetism to separate a mixture?
  2. 2What is the best way to recover salt that has been dissolved in water?
  3. 3How do real world recycling centers separate different types of waste?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9S5U04
Year: Year 5
Subject: Science
Unit: Matter and Mixtures
Period: Chemical Science

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