Separating Mixtures: Filtering and Sieving
Investigating various techniques like filtering and sieving to separate different components of insoluble mixtures.
Key Questions
- Justify the choice of filtering or sieving for specific mixtures.
- Design an experiment to separate sand from gravel.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of different methods for separating solids.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
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