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Which separation technique would be most appropriate for separating sand from water?

Try the question, check the answer, then read the explanation to understand the curriculum point.

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MCQ

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practice

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Topic

A simple model of the atom, symbols, relative atomic mass, electronic charge and isotopes

Question

Filtration

Filtration is the best technique for separating insoluble solids, like sand, from liquids, such as water.

Misunderstanding Filtration

Students often think that filtration can separate all types of mixtures, including those where the components are chemically combined.

Remember that filtration is only effective for separating mixtures of solids and liquids where the solid is not dissolved in the liquid.

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