Question

Discuss how to separate a mixture of iron filings salt sand and wood chips

Answer 1

The iron filings can be separated with a magnet. The wood chips can be separated by adding water to the water and picking the floating wood chipsfrom the top. The sand can be separated by pouring the water/sand/saltmixture through a coffee filter or a paper towel

Answer 2

To separate salt, sawdust and iron, use a magnet to separate the iron. Then, add water to dissolve the salt and float the sawdust. Skim off, sieve or filter the solution to separate the sawdust. Let the water evaporate, leaving the salt behind.