Which best describes the function of a centrifuge?

to separate the solute from the solvent

to separate the dissolved part of a solution into layers

to separate a mixture by heating it for a long period of time

to separate the undissolved particles of a mixture into layers

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Kaylah Dougherty

Chemistry

17 December, 23:51

Which best describes the function of a centrifuge?

to separate the solute from the solvent

to separate the dissolved part of a solution into layers

to separate a mixture by heating it for a long period of time

to separate the undissolved particles of a mixture into layers

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Brett Hawkins · Answer 1

The correct answer is the last statement. Centrifugation is to separate the undissolved particles of a mixture into layers. It separates a homogeneous mixture by spinning it at high speeds. The precipitate settles at the bottom while the solution is clear.

Which best describes the function of a centrifuge?to separate the solute from the solventto separate the dissolved part of a solution into layersto separate a mixture by heating it for a long period of timeto separate the undissolved particles of a mixture into layers

Which best describes the function of a centrifuge?

to separate the solute from the solvent

to separate the dissolved part of a solution into layers

to separate a mixture by heating it for a long period of time

to separate the undissolved particles of a mixture into layers