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Question (11)
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A beaker contains water mixed with clay. After 30 minutes, a layer forms at the bottom. This layer is called:
  • (A) Filtrate
  • (B) Residue
  • (C) Sediment
  • (D) Vapour

Correct Answer: C
Explanation:

Settled particles form sediment.

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Question (12)
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Which property mainly helps sedimentation occur?
  • (A) Difference in colour
  • (B) Difference in particle weight
  • (C) Difference in smell
  • (D) Difference in taste

Correct Answer: B
Explanation:

Heavier particles settle faster.

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Question (13)
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A student immediately pours muddy water after mixing it. Why will decantation not work properly?
  • (A) Water is too clear
  • (B) Sedimentation has not occurred
  • (C) Mud has dissolved
  • (D) Air is absent

Correct Answer: B
Explanation:

The particles must settle before decantation.

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Question (14)
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Which statement about sedimentation is correct?
  • (A) It separates dissolved substances
  • (B) It separates lighter gases
  • (C) It separates heavier insoluble particles from liquids
  • (D) It separates magnetic materials

Correct Answer: C
Explanation:

Sedimentation works with insoluble particles.

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Question (15)
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If 500 mL of muddy water is left undisturbed and 80 mL of mud settles, approximately how much clearer water remains above the sediment?
  • (A) 80 mL
  • (B) 420 mL
  • (C) 500 mL
  • (D) 580 mL

Correct Answer: B
Explanation:

500 − 80 = 420 mL.

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Question (16)
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Which process directly removes the clear liquid after sedimentation?
  • (A) Churning
  • (B) Sieving
  • (C) Decantation
  • (D) Winnowing

Correct Answer: C
Explanation:

Decantation removes the upper liquid layer.

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Question (17)
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A child accidentally shakes a vessel after sedimentation. What will most likely happen?
  • (A) Sediment will mix again with water
  • (B) Water will evaporate
  • (C) Sediment will dissolve
  • (D) Water will freeze

Correct Answer: A
Explanation:

Shaking redistributes the settled particles.

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Question (18)
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In which situation is decantation preferred over filtration?
  • (A) When dissolved salt is present
  • (B) When large settled particles are present
  • (C) When gases are mixed
  • (D) When magnetic substances are present

Correct Answer: B
Explanation:

Large settled particles can be separated easily by decantation.

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Question (19)
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A mixture contains water and small stones. Which method should be used first?
  • (A) Sedimentation
  • (B) Evaporation
  • (C) Churning
  • (D) Magnetic separation

Correct Answer: A
Explanation:

Stones settle quickly due to sedimentation.

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Question (20)
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Which statement correctly describes decantation?
  • (A) It settles particles at the bottom
  • (B) It uses a filter paper
  • (C) It separates the upper liquid from settled solids
  • (D) It removes dissolved substances

Correct Answer: C
Explanation:

Decantation separates liquid from sediment.

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