Science 6

Quarter 1 M odule 1:

Matter
Lesson 2:
Separating
Mixtures
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Us e o f Lesson 2:
m a gn et Si e vi n g
Separating
Mixtures

D e ca n t a t i on F iltr ation

E va p or a t i on
 Lesson 2:

Methods of
separating
mixtures
 What I Need to Know

After going through this lesson, you are expected

to:
1. identify ways to separate mixtures;
2. explain how separating mixtures through the
different techniques;
3. demonstrate understanding of the different
techniques in separating mixtures such as
decantation, evaporation, filtering, sieving and
using magnet.
4. observe precautionary measures and proper
procedures.
 What I Know

A. Instructions: For items 1-5, identify the method of separating

solid to solid mixtures. Choose your answer from the choices
given by writing the legend. Write your answers on your activity
notebook: A – Handpicking B- Sieving C-Using a Magnet

______1. Fine flour and lumpy flour

______2. Mixed nuts
______3. Sand and gravel
______4. Sand and palay
______5. Scrap iron and nail
 What I Know

B. Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a
separate sheet of paper.
1. The insoluble substance from a liquid mixture was separated
whereby a liquid passes through the holes in a filter paper. The
solid particles are left behind. What method of separating
mixture is used?
a. decantation c. filtration
b. evaporation d. using magnet
2. A method of separating excess liquid from food by heating.
a. decantation c. filtration
b. evaporation d. using magnet
 What I Know
3. Which of the following mixture can be separated by decantation?
a. soy sauce and salt c. water and oil
b. soy sauce and vinegar d. water and flour

4. To separate rocks into different sized particles for road

building and other construction projects, which technique is
applicable?
a. condensation d. sieving
b. evaporation d. using magnet
5. Which of these is NOT a technique in separating a mixture?
a. decantation c. filtration
b. dissolving d. Filtration
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6. Which of the following statement is correct about separating mixture
through a filter?
a. The liquid passes through sieve but the solid particles are left
behind.
b. Insoluble substances from a liquid can be separated by using a fil-
ter.
c. The liquid cannot passed in a filter.
d. All of the above

7. What is the process by which water is separated by heating?

a. decantation c. filtration
b. evaporation d. sieving
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8. What is the best technique in separating mixture of metals from
other junk?
a. aided by magnets c. filtration
b. evaporation d. Sieving
9. This is a process of separating mixture which magnetically
susceptible material is attracted from a mixture using a magnetic
force. What kind of separating mixture is this?
a. evaporating c. sifting
b. magnetism d. sieving
 What I Know

10. Which of these is NOT one of the benefits in separating

mixtures through evaporation?
a. This involves heating the solution until the solvent
evaporates leaving behind the solid residue.
b. When we process salt, we have first to evaporate or let the
water be evaporated.
c. It is the process by which solid materials are removed from
fluid mixture.
d. It is great for separating a mixture of a soluble solid and a
solvent.
 What I Know

What was your score?

If you got all the answers correct,
Congratulations!
It shows that you are already familiar with the
methods of separating mixtures.
If you didn’t get a high score, no worries. This
module will help you learn more about the methods
of separating mixtures.
Study carefully this topic and you will be able to
answer all the questions in the activities that lie
ahead.
Are you ready?
 Lesson 2:

Methods of
separating
mixtures
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What I Have Learned
1. Mixtures can be separated using such methods
as decantation, evaporation, filtration, sieving and
using magnet.
2. Decantation is done to separate particulates
from a liquid by allowing the solids to settle to the
bottom of the mixture and pouring off the particle-
free part of the liquid.
3. Evaporation is applying heat to cause the liquid
in a mixture to evaporate leaving the other
component/substance behind.
4. Filtration is done by passing a suspension
through a filter paper that retains the solid
components of the mixture.
5. Sieving is a method in which two or more
components of different sizes are separated from
a mixture on the basis of the difference in their
sizes.
6. Mechanical separation involves the use of tools
such as magnets, forceps and sieves to separate
solids that are mixed together.
 What’s More

Learning Task 1: Identify the method by which the given

mixtures will be separated. Choose the letter of the correct
answer inside the box. Write the letter on a separate sheet of
paper.
1. water in cloth 6. oil and water
2. needle and flour 7. boiled pasta
3. salt solution 8. rice grains and rice chaffs
4. muddy water 9. pins and wooden clips
5. pebbles and water 10. water turning into steam

Decantation sieving filtration

evaporation use of magnet
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Learning Task 2: Read the statements below and complete

the cross-word puzzle.
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Across
1. It is a method used to separate particulates from
a liquid by allowing the solids to settle at the
bottom of the mixture.
3. A tool to separate iron fillings and paper clips.
4. A method in which two or more components of
different sizes are separated from a mixture on the
basis of the difference in their sizes.
6. This is what you apply during the separation of
mixtures using evaporation.
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Down
2. It is a method that will cause the
liquid in a mixture to evaporate leaving
the other component/substance behind.
5. A tool to separate the pebbles and
water.
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Learning Task 3: Draw activities observed in your

community where techniques in separating mixtures
(decantation, evaporation, filtration, sieving and using
magnet) are observed.
Techniques in Example of activities done at home or in
Separating the community
Mixtures
a. Decantation 1.
b. Evaporation 2.
c. Filtration 3.
d. Sieving 4.
e. Using Magnet 5.
 What’s More

Learning Task 4: Identify the method of separating mixtures in

the given pictures below.

1. 2. 3.

___________ ___________ ___________

4. 5.

___________ ___________
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Learning Task 5: Write the letter in Column B that

corresponds to the statements in column A. Write your answer in
your notebook.
Column A Column B
1.It is used to separate
particulates from a liquid by A. decantation
allowing the solids to settle to the
bot-tom of the mixture.
B. evaporation
2. A method in which two or more
components of different sizes are
separated from a mixture on the
basis of the difference in their
sizes.
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3.It is done by passing a C. filtration

suspension through a filter paper
retains the solid components of
the mixture. D. sieving
4. It is applying heat to cause the
liquid in a mixture to evaporate
leaving the other E. using a magnet
component/substance behind.
5. It is the separation that
involves the use of tools to
separate metal solids mixed
together.
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Learning Task 6: You Complete Me!

 Directions: Complete the following statements. Choose from the keywords
below.
 1. Mixtures are _____________ _____________that are not___________
to each other.
 2. We separate the mixtures to ________________ them.
3-5. The different methods used to separate are using magnets,
decantation,
______________, ______________ and ______________.
 
Keywords: evaporation, filtration, sieving, two or more, purify,
chemically bonded, substances
 What I Have Learned

1. Mixtures can be separated using such methods as

decantation, evaporation, filtration, sieving and using
magnet.
2. Decantation is done to separate particulates from a
liquid by allowing the solids to settle to the bottom of
the mixture and pouring off the particle-free part of the
liquid.
3. Evaporation is applying heat to cause the liquid in a
mixture to evaporate leaving the other
component/substance behind.
 What I Have Learned

4. Filtration is done by passing a suspension through a

filter paper that retains the solid components of the
mixture.
5. Sieving is a method in which two or more
components of different sizes are separated from a
mixture on the basis of the difference in their sizes.
6. Mechanical separation involves the use of tools
such as magnets, forceps and sieves to separate
solids that are mixed together.
 What I Can Do

Complete the diagram below.

 

 
 What I Can Do

Learning Task No. 8.

1. Recall some experiences from your home and/or in your
community which you have found to be significant in
separating mixtures.
2. Write a simple paragraph describing your reflection on it.

I understand that_____________________________.
I realized that _________________________________.
 Assessment

Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer.

Write the chosen letter on a separate sheet of paper.
1. Which of these is NOT a technique in separating a mixture?
a. decantation c. filtration
b. evaporation d. soluble
2. What is the best technique in separating mixture of metals
from other junk?
a. aided by magnets c. filtration
b. evaporation d. sieving
3. A method of separating excess liquid from food by heating.
a. decantation c. filtration
b. evaporation d. using magnet
 Assessment
4. The insoluble substance from a liquid mixture was separated
whereby a liquid passes through the holes in a filter paper. The
solid particles are left behind. What method of separating mixture
is used?
a. decantation c. filtration
b. evaporation d. using magnet
5. To separate rocks into different sized particles for road
building and other construction projects, which technique is
applicable?
a. condensation c. sieving
b. evaporation d. using magnet
6. What is the process by which water is separated by heating?
a. decantation c. filtration
b. evaporation d. sieving
 Assessment
7. What is the process by which water is separated by heating?
a. decantation a. filtration
b. evaporation d. sieving
8. What is the best technique in separating mixture of oil and
water?
a. aided by magnets c. evaporation
b. decantation d. filtration
9. What is the best technique in separating mixture of metals
from other junk?
a. aided by magnets c. filtration
c. evaporation d. Sieving
 Assessment
7. Which statement is TRUE?
A. If one component of the mixture has magnetic properties, you
could use a filter paper to separate the mixture.
B. If one component of the mixture has magnetic properties, you
could use a magnet to separate the mixture.
C. Magnetic separation is the separation of liquid from liquid
substances.
D. Magnetic separation is not always important.
Activity 1: Check and Cross!
Directions: Read the following statements. Put a check before each
number if the statement is one of the ways in separating mixtures that
would benefit the community and cross if it is not.
_______ 1. Filtrating water
_______ 2. Segregating non-biodegradable to biodegradable wastes
_______ 3. Separating mixtures in mining gold copper and other
minerals
_______ 4. Fixing sink
_______ 5. Separating sand from rocks in construction
Activity 2: Time to Write!
 Write a short paragraph about the benefits of separating mixtures from
products in our community.
 References

Science – Grade 6, Alternative Delivery Mode, Department of Education

Quarter 1– Module 1– Matter. First Edition, 2020
BEAM 3 Unit 2: Separating and Preparing Mixtures - Teacher’s Guide.
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EASE: Module 5 Colloids-Learning Module. Retrieved from https://
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Uniform Mixture-Learning Material. Retrieved from https://lrmds.deped.gov.ph
Preparation of Separation of Mixtures-Learning Material. Retrieved from
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