Question

14 (a). Mention the property on which the separation of the following mixtures would be based: a mixture of husk and wheat

Answer 1

• The property on which the separation of a mixture of husk and wheat is based is the weight.
• The separation process used for separating husk from wheat is by winnowing.
• In this method, heavier and lighter components of a mixture are separated by wind or by blowing air.
• The husk particles are carried away by the wind.