Question

Consider a mixture of water, sand, and oil. How many phases are present? How could you separate mixture into individual substances?

Answer 1

There are three phases. It can be separated by fractional distillation method.

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

Technically 2 different phases, as sand is solid but water and oil are both liquid. But water and oil are immiscible, so physically there are 3 distinct phases