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Iron powder is attracted by a magnet (so it can be 'drawn' away),

Sulfur is dissolved in carbon disulfide (so it can be filtered through, leaving iron behind),

But be careful: it is explosive, toxic and stinks (rotten cauliflower)

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Iron sulfide is a chemical compound not a mixture that can be easily separated.

However a mixture of iron and sulfur can be separanet , which will only attract the iron.

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What liquid can be used to separate mixture of iron filings and sulfur?

Carbon disulfide can be used to separate a mixture of iron filings and sulfur. This is because carbon disulfide can be used to dissolve sulfur, thus leaving you with the iron filings.


Why is it easier to separate a mixture of iron and sulfur than to separate a compound of iron and sulfur?

because a mixture is physically combine while a compound is chemically combine thus make is eaiser for the mixture to separate using the technique magnetic separation.


Can Iron filings be separated from a mixture with sulfur by using a magnet?

Yes, a magnet is one way that can be used to separate a mixture of iron filings and sulfur.


Which device is used to separate iron dust and sulfur?

magnet is used to seperate iron dust and sulfur dust mixture


Describe why iron filings and sulfur can be classified as element compound or mixture?

Because in a chemical compound is a chemical bond between the elements. From a mixture of iron and sulfur iron can be separated with a magnet.


What substance can be used to separate a mixture of iron fillings and powdered sulfur?

a magnet


How could you separate iron and sulfur?

If it is a simple mixture of Fe and S you can use a magnet to separate iron. Of course, the method is not valid for an iron sulphide.


How could you separate a mixture of iron fillings and sulfur powder?

Use a magnet to lift out the iron filings.


Is unheated sulfur and iron filings is substance or mixture?

Sulfur and iron filings together are a mixture.


Is iron filings and powdered sulfur a homogeneous mixture?

No, the mixture of powdered sulfur and iron filling are not a homogenous mixture, they are a heterogenous mixture.


Is it possible to separate iron and sulfur after being heated?

No, heating would not separate iron and sulfur.


What mineral is made by sulfur and iron and is also a mixture?

Pyrite is made of iron and sulfur and is the compound iron sulfide with the chemical formula FeS2. It is not a mixture of iron and sulfur. The iron and sulfur are chemically combined to form a compound.