Question

Name the method used for the separation of iron pins from sand.

Answer 1

Answer:

Separation of mixtures:

• The process of separation of different constituents of a mixture using physical methods is known as the separation of mixtures.

The separation of the mixture of iron pins from sand:

Magnetic separation:

• For the obtaining of iron pins from a mixture of sand and iron pins, we have to perform a magnetic separation technique.
• In this process, all Iron pins will be attracted by the magnet, whereas sand is not attracted by the magnet and stayed separated in the container.

Conclusion:
Therefore, For the separation of iron pins from the sand we use the magnetic separation method.