Question

mechanical separation
what separation technique is illustrated in the picture?
filtration
decantation
evaporation
distillation

Explanation:

The diagram shows core filtration equipment: filter funnel with filter paper, used to separate solid particles from a liquid by passing the mixture through the porous filter paper, with the liquid collecting in the conical flask. The other techniques use different equipment/processes: decantation pours off liquid without filtration, evaporation removes liquid via heat, distillation separates via boiling/condensation.

Answer:

filtration