4
QuizMultiple Choice

Separation of Mixtures — Quiz

Question 4 • Physical Science

A recipe gives the instructions. After browning the meat, pour off the fat from the pan. To further reduce fat, use a strainer. What type of separation methods are described in the recipe?

Answer
A
distillation and screening
B
decantation and screening
C
decantation and centrifugation
D
distillation and filtration

Explanation

Pouring the fat off the pan separates it from the meat by carefully pouring away one liquid layer, which is decantation. Passing the mixture through a strainer separates particles based on size, which is screening. Therefore, the recipe describes decantation and screening.

AI-written and checked against the verified answer.

Previous
Next