Laboratory Activity 1
Laboratory Activity 1
Laboratory Activity 1
Department of Education
Region V – Bicol
Schools Division Office of Legazpi City
BANQUEROHAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Banquerohan, Legazpi City
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Laboratory Activity 1
SEPARATION OF THE COMPONENTS IN A MIXTURE
Introduction
Several components, which retain their identity and characteristic properties, are present
in a mixture. No chemical reactions occur between the components of a mixture. Many of the
materials surrounding us are mixtures, such as soil, cement, soft drinks, and pharmaceuticals.
In this experiment, the components of a mixture will be separated from each other. The
techniques applied for this separation does not involve a chemical reaction, so that the isolated
components will retain their identity.
Materials
Set-up A
1. Filter paper
2. Erlenmeyer flask
3. Scissor
4. Ruler
5. Water-based ink pen
Set-up B
Procedure
Set-up A
1. Cut a small strip of filter paper long enough to reach the bottom of the container or
Erlenmeyer flask while folding about 1cm over the lip. The strip should be about 1”
(2.5cm) wide.
2. Using a water-based ink pen, make a small dot about 0.5” (1.3cm) from one end of the
filter paper.
3. Add enough water to the container to over the bottom of the filter paper but not enough to
reach the ink dot.
4. Place the filter paper in the container with the dotted end facing down.
Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region V – Bicol
Schools Division Office of Legazpi City
BANQUEROHAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Banquerohan, Legazpi City
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Set-up B
Set-up A
2. If you were to perform the activity again but this time using an ink of different color (e.g.
blue or red), would you still obtain the same results? Explain (You may try this procedure
using a different ink color to find out)
Set-up B
1. Record the description of the substances isolated in the experiment. Tabulate your data
below:
2. Knowing the substances present in the mixture, identify the isolated solids.
3. Devise a procedure to separate the components of the mixture of marbles, sand, and
sugar.
References
Patalinghug, Ph.D., W. C. (2016). Teaching Guide for Senior High School General Chemistry 1.
Quezon City, Philippines; CHED.