This is for subject Microbiology Differentiate between physical and chemical methods used to control microbial growth; and give 5 examples of each type. Solution S.No. Physical methods Chemical methods 1. It is exclude microbes or reduce their number in solution or any non-living material which might come into contact with the individual It application of specific chemical agents which inhibits growth or kill microbe on surface of skin. 2. Filtration : is passing either a solution or glass device trap the microbe Chemical agent ar used on living tissue (antiseptics) and on inanimate (disinfectant) 3. Cold temperature PH of medium 4. Osmotic pressure Type of chemical agent 5. radiation Time of contact.