1. Filtration: This process uses a filter to separate solid particles from a liquid. The filter allows the liquid to pass through while trapping the solid particles. Examples include using a coffee filter to separate coffee grounds from brewed coffee, or a strainer to remove pasta from boiling water.

2. Evaporation: This process involves heating a solution to vaporize the liquid component, leaving behind the solid solute. For example, salt can be separated from saltwater by heating the solution until the water evaporates, leaving the salt behind.