What substances can we separate using decantation? More than one option is correct. * - Sediments from metals - Liquids from sediments - Liquids of differente density - Metals from wood

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4 September, 13:26

What substances can we separate using decantation? More than one option is correct. * - Sediments from metals - Liquids from sediments - Liquids of differente density - Metals from wood

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Gabrielle Webster · Answer 1

b. Liquids from sediments.

c. Liquids of different densities

Explanation:

Decantation is a separation method in which a liquid layer of a mixture is separated. it is also used to separate two immiscible liquids. The upper layer is poured into another container during the separation process.

When there is a mix of a liquid and sediments, decantation can be used to obtain the decant. In addition if two liquids of different densities form a mixture, after some time the liquids separate and form a partition between them. The less dense liquid floats and could be decanted to separate it from the other liquid.