Question

Name the method of separation used to separate Iron fillings and sugar.

Answer 1

Magnetic separation: We know that iron gets attracted by magnets, we can use this property of iron to separate it from a , mixture.

• The method of separating components of a mixture by using a magnet is called magnetic separation.
• As sugar is a nonmagnetic substance it can be separated from iron fillings very easily.
• Hence Magnetic separation is the method of separation used to separate Iron fillings and sugar.