CAIE IGCSE Chemistry 12.4.1 Methods of Separation and Purification Questions

Work through real CAIE IGCSE Chemistry questions to choose and explain separation methods for solids, solutions, liquids and gases.

Syllabus
2026–2028
Course
Chemistry 0620

Exam points

  • describe filtration to separate an insoluble solid from a liquid or solution
  • describe crystallisation by concentrating a solution and cooling to form crystals
  • describe simple distillation to obtain a solvent such as water from a solution
  • describe fractional distillation to separate miscible liquids or liquefied gases with different boiling points

CAIE IGCSE Chemistry 12.4.1 Methods of Separation and Purification Questions question 1

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Fermentation of sugar produces a mixture of ethanol solution and solid yeast.
How is the solid yeast removed from the mixture?

A

crystallisation

B

distillation

C

filtration

D

fractional distillation

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