Which type of mixture can be separated by the evaporation technique? State an example of such a mixture.

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Evaporation is used to separate solid-liquid solutions in which the liquid components evaporate, leaving the solid components behind. The process typically involves heating the mixture until no more liquid remains.

Example: Separation of salt from seawater.

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