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We can use a magnet. It will attract the iron and pull it from the sand.
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Could you separate iron filings that were mixed with sand?
yes, with a magnet
Which is the best way to separate iron fillings mixed with Sand?
Use a magnet. The magnet will remove the iron filings form the sand.
Why can you separate sand from iron filings?
because the iron can be picked up by a magnet
How can sand and iron separate the particles?
What is special about iron filings? Anything with iron in it has this property... magnets are attracted to iron! Magnets do not attract sand. You can use a magnet to separate iron filings from sand.
How will you separate a mixture of iron filings sand and camphor?
Hover a magnet over the mixture.The iron filings will be attracted to it.A mixture of sand and camphor will be left. Then,separate the mixture of sand and camphor by using sublimation.
How would you separate a mixture of water sand salt and iron filings into its four components?
In solution, the salt will be dissolved in the water, the sand and iron will settle to the bottom of the container. Separate out the water, evaporate the water and the salt will remain, separate the sand and iron filings with a magnet.
How when cold do you separate a mixture of iron filings and sand?
This can be done by the processs of magnetism. Holding amagent near the mixture will cause the iron filings to be attracted out of the sand.
How you would separate a mixture of water sand salt and iron filings into its four component parts?
In solution, the salt will be dissolved in the water, the sand and iron will settle to the bottom of the container. Separate out the water, evaporate the water and the salt will remain, separate the sand and iron filings with a magnet.
How do you separate sand and iron filings?
You use a magnet because iron fillings are magnetic.
How do you separate a mixture of sand and iron filings?
By using a magnet to separate the iron filings, you'd be left with the sulfur and sand mix. Selecting a solvent for the sulfur will allow you to dissolve the sulfur, and then all you have to do is put the sand in a filter and wash the sulfur through with the solvent.
How do you separate a mixture of sand and iron filings and gold dust?
First, place the sulfur, sand and iron filings in a plastic container. Next, use a magnet to remove the iron filings from the sulfur-sand mixture and surely,the iron filings will connect to the magnet, leaving the sulfur and sand behind.
How did you separate the components of the mixtures of iron filings and sand?
You can move a magnet back and forth right above the mixture. The iron filings will get attracted to the magnet and stick to it while the sand will remain in the container. Iron is a magnetic material while sand is not.
