A mixture P on filtration gives two components - water and a component Q collected on filter paper. Which among the following can be the component Q?

Sugar

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Salt

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Oil

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Sand

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Solution

The correct option is D Sand
Filtration is a method of separation used to separate insoluble solids from a liquid. The liquid used over here is water. Thus, Q is a solid insoluble in water. Sand does not dissolve in water, so Q is sand and P is a mixture of sand and water.

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