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Can a mixture of sawdust and water be separated by sedimentation and decantation?

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Sedimentation and decantation cannot be used to separate sawdust from water because sawdust is not heavier than water. Sedimentation and decantation can only be used to separate an insoluble solid from a liquid if the solid is heavier than the liquid.

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