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Explain sedimentation and decantation. [2 MARKS]
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Sedimentation: 1 Mark
Decantation: 1 Mark
The process of separating insoluble substances which are heavier than liquid by allowing them to settle down on their own due to gravity is called sedimentation.
In decantation, the clear upper liquid is poured out from the container without disturbing the sediment.
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