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Filtration - GCSE Chemistry Definition

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Filtration is a method used to separate an insoluble solid from a liquid. This process is helpful when you want to get either the solid or the liquid on its own. For example, if you have a mixture of sand and water, filtration allows the water to pass through the filter paper while the sand stays behind. This method is commonly used in experiments to separate mixtures or to collect a particular substance.

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