Question

part a
which of the following is not a technique that could be used to separate a mixture into its components?
stirring
decanting
distillation
filtration
none of the above

Explanation:

• Decanting: used to separate a liquid from a solid (or another liquid with different density) by pouring off the liquid.
• Distillation: used to separate components of a mixture based on differences in boiling points.
• Filtration: used to separate solids from liquids (or gases) using a filter.
• Stirring: is a process to mix substances, not to separate them.

Answer:

stirring