Question

suggest why the mixture was filtered

Answer 1

Answer:

If a substance does not dissolve in a solvent, we say that it is insoluble . For example, sand does not dissolve in water – it is insoluble. Filtration is a method for separating an insoluble solid from a liquid.

Answer 2

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Filtration is used to separate an insoluble solid from a liquid. It is useful for separating sand from a mixture of sand and water, or excess reactant from a reaction mixture.