Question

Describe the best method for separating a mixture

of sand, salt, and steel shavings by placing the
steps below in the correct order.
Heat the mixture to evaporate the water.
Pour the mixture through a filter to separate
the sand
Pass a magnet over the mixture to remove
the steel.
Add water to the sand/salt mixture and stir to
dissolve the salt.

Answer 1

Filtration is a method for separating an insoluble solid from a liquid. When a mixture of sand and water is filtered: the sand stays behind in the filter paper (it becomes the residue ) the water passes through the filter paper (it becomes the filtrate )

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Answer 2

Describe the best method for separating a mixture of sand, salt, and steel shavings by placing the steps below in the correct order.

⇒ 4 Heat the mixture to evaporate the water.

⇒ 3 Pour the mixture through a filter to separate the sand.

⇒ 1 Pass a magnet over the mixture to remove the steel.

⇒ 2 Add water to the sand/salt mixture and stir to dissolve the salt.