Question

A mixture of iron nails, oil, water, tea leaves and salt is provided to you. Give step-wise instructions to separate each component from the mixture?

Answer 1

Steps:

1. Iron nails can be separated from the mixture by handpicking.
2. Now from the mixture of oil, water, tea leaves and salt, tea leaves can be separated from the mixture by filtration.
3. From the mixture of oil, water, and salt, oil can be separated from the mixture by sedimentation followed by decantation.
4. Salt can be obtained by evaporation of the saltwater.
5. The evaporated water can be condensed and then retrieved.