Q. What is supernatant liquid ? Ans: A clear liquid that collected by decantation is called supernatant liquid. Q. Define loading. Ans : The process of increasing the rate of sedimentation ion by adding potash alum (fitkiri) to it is called loading. Sometimes very fine solid particles do not sink to the bottom during sedimentation. By adding potash alum impurities became heavier and settle down .eg. muddy water, cleaning of river water . Q. What is Filtration? Ans: Filtration is a separation technique that is used to separate a solid that has not dissolved in a liquid. In this process mixture of the solid and liquid is allow to pass through the filter paper. The clear liquid separated in the container is called the filtrate. The solid that remains in the filter paper is called the residue. Q. Why filtration is preferred over decantation? Ans: Sometimes in decantation the liquid is not completely separated from an insoluble liquid then we apply the method of decanta
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