Question

1.Explain sedimentation & decantation. Write the steps to separate Sand & salt.​

Answer 1

Answer:

The the solid matter which settles down at the bottom of a liquid is called a sediment. the deposition of solid matter at the bottom of a liquid is called sedimentation.

Decantation is a process for the separation of mixtures of immiscible liquids or of a liquid and a solid mixture such as a suspension.

the step to separate sand and salt is the salt and sand mixture into a pan.

Add water. ...

Heat the water until the salt dissolves. ...

Remove the pan from heat and allow it to cool until it's safe to handle.

Pour the salt water into a separate container.

Now collect the sand.