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Grade 12th pass10 grade science

What is sedimentation, decantation and filtration ?

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4 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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4 Years ago
Settling down of heavier insoluble particles/ solids from a mixture is called sedimentation. Like mud settles from muddy water. Decantation is pouring out of upper clear layer of liquid into another container to separate two immiscible liquids.