Question

A mixture contains two components W and X. The component W is a white solid which
is soluble in water. It is obtained on a large scale from sea-water by the process Y. The
component X consists of tiny pieces called filings which can be attracted and removed from
the mixture by a device Z.

a. What do you think is component W?

b. Name the process Y.

Name the component X.

d. What could the device Z be?​

Answer 1

Answer:

W is salt. Y is evaporation. X is sand. Z is a magnet.

Explanation:

The mixture consists of salt (W) and sand (X) .Salt is white in color and is also easily soluble in water. Salt can be obtained in large quantities from Sea Water from the process of evaporation.

Sand consists of tin pieces called filings (usually made of iron). Iron can be attracted from a magnet.