Question

A mixture of sand and salt can be separated by:

• A. Sublimation
• B. Sieving
• C. Dissolving salt and sand mixture in water and then filtration
• D. Dissolving salt in water and then distillation

Answer 1

The correct option is D Dissolving salt in water and then distillation

Dissolving salt in water and then distillation
Process to separate sand and salt from the mixture :
Step 1: Add water to the mixture and stir until the salt dissolve.
Step 2: Turn your burner on and then keep the mixture over it.
Step 3: Pour the water mixture through a very fine strainer or cheese cloth filter . (Sand will remain in filter, salt and water will pass through it)
Step 4: Pour the water and salt mixture back into the burner . And allow the water to boil away and collect salt from there.