A mixture of sand, salt and water can be separated by using which of the following processes?

Only evaporation

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Only sedimentation

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Decantation and filtration

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Filtration, evaporation and condensation

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Solution

The correct option is D Filtration, evaporation and condensation
First by filtration sand can be separated from the mixture of sand, salt and water. Then by evaporation the water will get evaporated leaving behind the salt. The evaporated vapours can be collected and condensed to get water.

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