Question

3. Name the method of separation used to separate the following:

(b) Sand from water

Answer 1

• Sand from water can be separated by the decantation method.
• Sand settles down like precipitates, as sand does not mix with water.
• So sand can be decantated from water. and water can be filtrated to get more clean water.
• Decantation is the process of separation of liquid from solid and other immiscible (non-mixing) liquids, by removing the liquid layer at the top from the layer of solid or liquid below.