separating mixtures

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What is the method used to separate iron filings from sulfur?

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Magnet

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Which tool would you use to separate sand from iron filings?

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A bar magnet

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What type of mixture can be separated using a sieve?

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Sand and rocks

Front

What can a magnet separate from a mixture of garbage?

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Old metal fork

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What separation method should be used to separate salt from water?

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Evaporation

Front

What is the principle behind using a magnet for separation?

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Magnetic attraction allows for the separation of magnetic materials from non-magnetic materials.

Front

What is filtration and when is it used?

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Filtration is a method used to separate solids from liquids or gases using a filter.

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What is the process of evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process of turning liquid into vapor, often used to separate a solute from a solvent.

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What is the difference between a mixture and a compound?

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A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that retain their individual properties, while a compound is a substance formed when two or more elements chemically bond.

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What is the role of a centrifuge in separation processes?

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A centrifuge uses centrifugal force to separate components of a mixture based on density.