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For example ferrous metals (Fe, Co, Ni) can be separated from other metals with an (electro)magnet.

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What is it called when you separate a mixture using a magnet?

Diffrent types of metal


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Will a magnet separate a marbles of paper clips as a mixture?

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How can you separate a mixture of sand and alum?

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