Question

74 A mixture of chalk and water is separated by winnowing.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

The process of settling heavy solid particles in a mixture at the bottom of the vessel is known as sedimentation.

Example: A mixture of chalk and water is separated by this process.

Winnowing is used to separate heavier and lighter components of a mixture by wind or blowing air e.g, wheat grains and husk are different in weight, husk being lighter than wheat.

Thus, A mixture of chalk and water is separated by sedimentation.

Final answer: The given statement is true.