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CHEMISTRY
Separation of mixtures
Question 134

Question 134 of 991 in Principles of Chemistry

Separation of mixtures

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Which of the following is the correct definition of the residue in filtration?

AThe liquid that passes through the filter paperBThe solid left behind on the filter paperCThe mixture before filtration beginsDThe solution obtained after crystallisation

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Correct option: The solid left behind on the filter paper

Common mistakes: choosing filtrate instead of residue

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B1 · 1 mark · Correct option selected

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The residue is the solid left behind on the filter paper.

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