Question

A mixture of sand and table salt cam be separated by filtration because the substances in the mixture differ in

Answer 1

A mixture of sand and table salt can be separated by filtration because the substances in the mixture differ in solubility. Because sand and table salt have a different ability to dissolve they can easily be separated. What can be done to separate this mixture is to add water to it and stir it thoroughly. The salt will easily dissolve in water while the sand will stay insoluble. The filtration of this mixture will result in salt being drained off with water while only the sand will remain.