How do I separate mixtures and solutions?

There are two types of mixtures – heterogeneous and homogeneous. Solutions are a type of homogenous mixture. The technique used to separate mixtures and solutions depends on whether the mixture is heterogeneous or homogeneous. 

Heterogeneous mixtures can be separated by:

• Hand-picking
• Threshing
• Winnowing
• Sieving
• Filtration
• Separating funnel
• Distillation
• Magnetic separation

Homogeneous mixtures can be separated by:

• Distillation
• Solvent Extraction
• Crystallization
• Chromatography
• Electrophoresis