Question

Name the following.

The method used to separate iron filings from a mixture of sand and iodine

Answer 1

The method used to separate iron filings from a mixture of sand and iodine is Magnetic separation.

• A magnet attracts iron filings, which are then removed using the magnetic separation method. Iron filings cling to a magnet and separate when it is moved through this combination.
• The only residue left is Iodine and sand.