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Describe how to use physical properties to seperate a mixture of ice cubes and nails

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The magnetic property of nails could be used to just pull them out with a magnet.
The difference in boiling points between water and iron or steel is hundreds of degrees Celsius so you could apply heat and just boil the water away.
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