Separation of Mixtures Lab

Which physical characteristics allow you to separate SAND. Check all that applies.

• Dissolves

• Floats

• Magnetic

• Filter

Which physical characteristics allow you to separate IRON FILINGS. Check all that applies.

• Dissolves

• Floats

• Magnetic

• Filter

Which physical characteristics allow you to separate SALT. Check all that applies.

• Dissolves

• Floats

• Magnetic

• Filter

Which physical characteristics allow you to separate GRAVEL. Check all that applies.

• Dissolves

• Floats

• Magnetic

• Other

The mixture we will work with contains salt, sand, iron filings, and gravel. All four

substances are in dry, granular form. What type of mixture is this classified as?

• Homogeneous mixture

• Heterogeneous mixture

• Solution

• Compound

What type of substance can SALT be classified as?

• Mixture

• Compound

• Element

• Pure Substance

What type of substance can the IRON FILINGS be classified as?

• Mixture

• Compound

• Element

• Solution