Question

A mixture of iron nails, salt, oil, and water is provided to you. Give stepwise methods to separate each component from this mixture?​

Answer 1

A mixture of iron nails, salt, oil, and water can be separated by following steps-​

(i) The iron nails were separated by a magnet from the mixture. They can also be handpicked to separate them from the given mixture.​

(ii) The oil was removed by decantation, from the mixture.​

(iii) The left-over salt and water solution was subjected to evaporation, where the water from the solution is evaporated, leaving behind the salt. Water was later condensed back and collected.​

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