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Class 9 Science Exploring Mixtures and their Separation — clear notes that explain types of mixtures, stepwise lab methods and selection rules for separation. Main sub-topics: homogeneous vs heterogeneous mixtures, solubility and saturation, filtration, sieving, decantation, evaporation and crystallisation, simple and fractional distillation, chromatography (paper), centrifugation and magnetic separation, plus Rf concept and choosing methods by particle size, boiling point, solubility or magnetism. Ideal for Class 9 CBSE/Bihar board students preparing for chapter tests, term exams, practicals and revision with MCQ and important questions practice available on Merit Spring ROH.

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Class 9 Science Exploring Mixtures and their Separation notes
Definitions: mixture, homogeneous vs heterogeneous, solute, solvent, saturated solution
Choose method by property: particle size, solubility, boiling point, magnetism
Filtration and sieving remove insoluble solids; decantation separates immiscible liquids or supernatant
Evaporation and crystallisation recover dissolved solids; avoid overheating and use slow cooling for crystals
Distillation (simple and fractional) separates by boiling points; fractional for close-boiling liquids
Chromatography (paper) separates by affinity; Rf = distance travelled by solute ÷ distance travelled by solvent
Centrifugation speeds up sedimentation; magnetic separation removes iron filings

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How to separate salt from water?

Evaporation yields salt crystals while simple distillation recovers both salt and water: heat the salt solution slowly until water evaporates and salt crystallises, or collect condensed steam in distillation to obtain pure water.

Difference between homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures?

Homogeneous mixtures have uniform composition throughout (e.g., sugar solution); heterogeneous mixtures have visibly different parts or layers (e.g., sand and water) and components can be physically separated.

How to separate sand and iron filings?

Use a magnet first to remove iron filings, then separate sand from any remaining liquid by filtration or drying and sieving; ensure the magnet is swept thoroughly to collect fine filings.

How to choose the correct separation method?

Identify the physical property that differs (solubility, particle size, boiling point, magnetic property) and pick the technique that exploits that difference, for example distillation for boiling point and filtration for insoluble solids.

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