Question

Sawdust mixed in water cannot be separated by the sedmentation method. why ​

Answer 1

Answer:

sawdust ,though insoluble, are very light thus they do not settle down as only heavy particle settles down and thus it cannot be separated by sedimentation method

Answer 2

Answer:

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.