Question

A mixture of chalk powder and water can be separated using the technique of filtration because:

• A. The mixture can easily pass through filter paper
• B. They form a miscible solution
• C. Water acts as a good solvent
• D. Chalk powder is insoluble in water

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Chalk powder is insoluble in water

Filtration is a method used to filter insoluble substances from their solution. Chalk powder is collected as a residue on filter paper and water is collected as a filtrate.