Questions 9
What is (i) alloy, (ii) distillate, (iii) filtrate, (iv) sediment?
Answer
- Alloy: An alloy is a mixture of two or more metals.
- Distillate: A distillate is a liquid that is produced by distillation. Distillation is a process of separating the components of a liquid mixture based on their boiling points.
- Filtrate: The liquid that passes through a filter during the process of filtration, separating it from the solid particles is called filtrate.
- Sediment: Solid particles that settle down at the bottom of a liquid due to gravity, forming a layer or deposit called sediment.
