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Which separation technique would be most suitable for separating a mixture of sand and salt?

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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 used to separate insoluble solids from liquids, making it suitable for separating sand from saltwater.

Misunderstanding Mixture Separation Techniques

Students often suggest using filtration for separating a mixture of two liquids.

Filtration is only suitable for separating solids from liquids, not for liquid-liquid mixtures. Instead, suggest distillation for separating liquids.

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