Question

Identify the mixture which can be separated by magnetic separation method.

• A. chalk powder + sand
• B. iron + sand
• C. common salt + sand
• D. sulphur + sand

Answer 1

The correct option is B

iron + sand

Magnetic separation is done with the mixture containing the components which show magnetic properties.

The explanation for correct answer

(B) Iron + sand can be separated by magnetic separation because iron$\left(\mathrm{Fe}\right)$ is magnetic in nature.

The explanation for incorrect answers

(A) chalk powder and sand both the compounds do not show any magnetic properties.

(C) common salt and sand do not show magnetic properties.

(D) sulphur and sand also do not show any magnetic nature.

Hence, iron + sand mixture can be separated by the magnetic separation method.