SORTING OF MATERIALS
CLASS VI (NCERT)
SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS
1. What is the process of separating solid particles of different sizes using a sieve called?
2. Name two common methods used for separating a mixture of salt and water.
3. Explain how sedimentation and decantation help in separating a mixture.
4. What is filtration, and how is it used to separate a mixture of sand and water?
5. Give an example of a mixture where magnetic separation is used to obtain a pure component.
6. Differentiate between a solution and a suspension.
7. How is a mixture of oil and water separated using the method of decantation?
8. Explain the process of winnowing with an example.
9. What is the principle behind the process of handpicking used for separating materials?
10. Describe the method of separating a mixture of iron filings and sulfur powder using a magnet.
11. Why is it essential to use a funnel during the process of filtration?
12. Name two methods used for separating an insoluble solid from a liquid.
13. How can we separate a mixture of sand, salt, and water into its individual components?
14. What is chromatography, and how is it useful in separating mixtures?
15. Why does a mixture of oil and water separate into two layers over time?
16. Describe the process of evaporation and how it helps in obtaining a solid from a solution.
17. In which type of mixture are the particles evenly distributed and do not settle on standing?
18. Why do some substances dissolve in water while others do not?
19. Explain the process of centrifugation and where it is commonly used.
20. What are the advantages of using different methods of separation in various situations?
FILL IN THE BLANKS
21. he process of separating solid particles of different sizes using a sieve is called __________.
22. Two common methods used for separating a mixture of salt and water are __________ and __________.
23. Sedimentation and decantation help in separating a mixture by allowing __________ to settle down and pouring
off the __________.
24. Filtration is used to separate a mixture of sand and water, where the __________ is retained on the filter paper,
and the __________ passes through.
25. Magnetic separation is used to obtain a pure component from a mixture that contains __________ and
__________.
26. A solution is a __________ mixture, while a suspension is a __________ mixture.
27. To separate a mixture of oil and water, the process of __________ can be used to remove the layer of oil from
the top.
28. Winnowing is a method of separation where __________ particles are separated from heavier particles by the
action of __________.
29. In the process of handpicking, substances are separated based on their __________ properties.
30. To separate a mixture of iron filings and sulfur powder, a __________ can be used to attract the iron filings.
31. During the process of filtration, a __________ is used to hold the filter paper, allowing the liquid to pass
through.
32. Two methods used for separating an insoluble solid from a liquid are __________ and __________.
33. To separate a mixture of sand, salt, and water, one can use __________ to remove the sand, and then
__________ to obtain salt from the water.
34. Chromatography is a method used to separate mixtures based on the __________ of their components.
35. A mixture of oil and water separates into two layers over time because oil is __________ in water.
36. The process of __________ involves heating a solution to obtain the solid solute left behind.
37. In a __________ mixture, the particles are evenly distributed and do not settle on standing.
38. Substances that can dissolve in water are called __________, while those that cannot are called __________.
39. Centrifugation is commonly used in laboratories to separate substances of different __________.
40. Different methods of separation are advantageous in various situations as they allow us to obtain __________
components from mixtures
ANSWERS
1. The process of separating solid particles of different sizes using a sieve is called sieving.
2. Two common methods used for separating a mixture of salt and water are evaporation and
distillation.
3. Sedimentation and decantation help in separating a mixture by allowing heavier particles to
settle down and pouring off the liquid.
4. Filtration is used to separate a mixture of sand and water, where the sand is retained on the filter
paper, and the water passes through.
5. Magnetic separation is used to obtain a pure component from a mixture that contains magnetic
and non-magnetic materials.
6. A solution is a homogeneous mixture, while a suspension is a heterogeneous mixture.
7. To separate a mixture of oil and water, the process of decantation can be used to remove the
layer of oil from the top.
8. Winnowing is a method of separation where lighter particles are separated from heavier
particles by the action of wind.
9. In the process of handpicking, substances are separated based on their physical properties.
10. To separate a mixture of iron filings and sulfur powder, a magnet can be used to attract the iron
filings.
11. During the process of filtration, a funnel is used to hold the filter paper, allowing the liquid to
pass through.
12. Two methods used for separating an insoluble solid from a liquid are filtration and
sedimentation.
13. To separate a mixture of sand, salt, and water, one can use filtration to remove the sand, and
then evaporation to obtain salt from the water.
14. Chromatography is a method used to separate mixtures based on the differences in solubility
of their components.
15. A mixture of oil and water separates into two layers over time because oil is immiscible in water.
16. The process of evaporation involves heating a solution to obtain the solid solute left behind.
17. In a homogeneous mixture, the particles are evenly distributed and do not settle on standing.
18. Substances that can dissolve in water are called soluble, while those that cannot are called
insoluble.
19. Centrifugation is commonly used in laboratories to separate substances of different densities.
20. Different methods of separation are advantageous in various situations as they allow us to
obtain pure components from mixtures.
