GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

ELEMENTS COMPOUNDS SUBSTANCES METALS AND NON METALS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Remaining solid on filter paper is known as
A
stone
B
residue
C
particles
D
solution
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The filter paper acts as a sieve allowing tiny liquid particles to pass through. Tiny pores in the filter paper restrict the flow of larger solid particles. These solid particles are collectively known as residue.

Detailed explanation-2: -The correct option is B. Residue. During filtration, the solid that remains on the filter paper is called residue.

Detailed explanation-3: -The insoluble solid left behind on the filter during filtration is called residue and the liquid that passes is called the filtrate.

Detailed explanation-4: -Once the liquid has passed through the filter paper and is collected in the Erlenmeyer flask, it is called the filtrate, while the insoluble solid that did not pass through the filter paper is called the residue.

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