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I have a mixture of iron filings, sand and salt. Using the components physical and chemical properties, how can I isolate (separate) each component? List out in steps.

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Step-by-step explanation:

  1. Use a magnet to remove the iron filings
  2. Add water to the salt and sand mixture to dissolve the salt
  3. Pass the salt and sand mixture through a filter
  4. Allow the liquid from the sand, salt mixture that you got through the filtration to evaporate leaving the salt
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