Class VI NCERT solutions Methods of Separation in Everyday Life
Class 6 Science Methods of Separation in Everyday Life NCERT Solutions — separation methods, sieving, filtration, evaporation. Step-by-step. CBSE 2026-27. Free PDF.
This free NCERT Solutions for CBSE Class VI Science, Chapter 9: Methods of Separation in Everyday Life, contains step-by-step solutions to every NCERT textbook question and exercise. It has been prepared by Sumeet Sahu at Unique Study Point, Indore, strictly following the latest NCERT syllabus for Session 2026-27.
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🔬 Chapter 9: Methods of Separation in Everyday Life
NCERT Solutions — Complete Question & Answer Guide
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📌 Key Concepts
✦ A mixture = two or more substances mixed together
✦ Handpicking: removing large impurities by hand
✦ Threshing: separating grain from stalks by beating
✦ Winnowing: separating husk from grain using wind
✦ Sieving: separating by size using a sieve
✦ Sedimentation & Decantation: heavy particles settle; clear liquid poured off
✦ Filtration: separating insoluble solids using a filter
✦ Evaporation: getting dissolved solid by heating (salt from sea water)
✦ Magnetic separation: using magnets (iron from sand)
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Q1
Why do we need to separate components of a mixture?
ANSWER
- Remove unwanted/harmful substances (stones from rice)
- Obtain useful components (butter from curd)
- Get a pure substance (salt from sea water)
Q2
What is winnowing?
ANSWER
Winnowing
Separating lighter husk/chaff from heavier grain using wind or blowing air. Farmer drops mixture from height — husk blows away, grain falls down.
Q3
How to separate salt and sand?
ANSWER
- Add water — salt dissolves, sand doesn\'t
- Filter — sand stays on paper, salt water passes through
- Evaporate — water goes, salt remains
Q4
How to separate iron filings from sand?
ANSWER
Use magnetic separation. Move a magnet through the mixture — iron filings stick to the magnet, sand stays behind.
Q5
What is sedimentation and decantation?
ANSWER
Sedimentation: Heavy particles settle at the bottom when mixture is left still (mud in water).
Decantation: Carefully pouring clear liquid from top without disturbing sediment.
Q6
How is salt obtained from sea water?
ANSWER
- Sea water collected in shallow open pits
- Left in sun for days
- Water evaporates
- Salt crystals left behind
Q7
What is filtration? Daily life examples.
ANSWER
Filtration
Separating insoluble solids from liquid using a filter (paper, cloth, sieve).
Examples: Straining tea, water filter, draining cooked rice.
Q8
Match methods with mixtures.
ANSWER
| Mixture | Method |
|---|
| Stones from rice | Handpicking |
| Husk from grain | Winnowing |
| Flour from bran | Sieving |
| Tea leaves from tea | Filtration |
| Iron pins from sand | Magnetic separation |
| Salt from sea water | Evaporation |
| Butter from curd | Churning |
| Mud from muddy water | Sedimentation & Decantation |
Q9
What is churning?
ANSWER
Churning = vigorous stirring/shaking of curd or cream to separate butter. Fat globules come together forming butter on top; remaining liquid = buttermilk (chhachh).
📋 Details
| Class | Class VI (CBSE / NCERT) |
| Subject | Science |
| Chapter | Chapter 9: Methods of Separation in Everyday Life |
| Resource Type | NCERT Solutions |
| Session | 2026-27 (Latest NCERT Syllabus) |
| Downloads | 0+ |
| Prepared by | Sumeet Sahu, Unique Study Point, Indore |
| Cost | Free |