5.3 Methods of Separation of Homogeneous Mixtures

Last updated at July 15, 2026 by

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Sugar is dissolved in water — you cannot just pick it out. So how do we get pure sugar back, or recover the water? Homogeneous mixtures need clever methods. Let us meet them one by one.

How do we separate homogeneous mixtures?
Homogeneous mixtures Parts are dissolved
1. Crystallization
Pure solid from solution
Example: Salt from seawater Sugar crystals
2. Distillation
Separates miscible liquids
Example: Acetone from water
3. Chromatography
Splits dissolved colours
Example: Dyes in ink
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