Question

If the components can be differentiated by size and shape, then the mixture can be separated by ___________ (winnowing/handpicking).

Answer 1

• Hand-picking is a separation technique in which contaminants in a mixture that are distinct from the valuable material are hand-picked and eliminated.
• Impurities such as small stones or undesired grains can be found in rice, wheat, lentils, and other foods.
• The most common method used for the separation of a large-sized and small number of components (which may also be differently colored) of a mixture.

If the components can be differentiated by size and shape, then the mixture can be separated by handpicking.