Question

Sawdust, mixed in water, cannot be separated by the sedimentation method. Why?Describe with an activity.

Answer 1

Explanation:

As the sawdust is lighter so it floats. But in sedimentation the substance used to settle down in water. Whereas the sawdust will not settle down in water when the mixture of sawdust and water is kept undisturbed. So, sawdust can not be separated by the process of sedimentation.

Answer 2

Answer:

because its size is less than 1 nm

Explanation:

particles of size more than 1nm can be separated by sedimentation method as it is heavier than solvent and so settles down

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