Question

Differentiate between the following

Supernatant liquid and Fill rate

Answer 1

Supernatant liquid

1. It is obtained during sedimentation.
2. It is used to separate mixture of liquid and insoluble solid heavier than liquid.
3. No filter paper is used.

Filtrate

1. It is obtained during filtration.
2. It is used to separate fine particles of insoluble solids from liquids.
3. filter paper is used.