Question

Mention the appropriate methods for the separation of the following mixture :

A solid-solid mixture in which the components have different size.

Answer 1

• Sieving can be used to separate the solid solid mixture of different sizes.
• The fine solid particles that are smaller in size will pass through the pores of the sieve while the larger ones remain on the sieve.
• For example : Separation of sand from the pebbles and small stones