Question

Activity: You are given a mixture of sand, shells and water. How will you separate each of the components of the mixture?

Answer 1

Answer:

Shells can be separated through handpicking. Sand and water can be separated using sedimentation and decantation or filtration.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

Sand and water can be separated by any of the following two methods: (a) Sedimentation and decantation: Mixture is kept undisturbed for some time. After some time, sand being heavier and insoluble in water, settles down at the bottom of container. Now, water is poured into another container to separate it from sand.