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magneting separation on mixture of sand and iron nails steps

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magneting separation on mixture of sand and iron nails steps

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Sure, here are the steps to separate a mixture of sand and iron nails using magnet separation:

  1. Spread the mixture out on a flat surface. This will make it easier to sort through the materials.

  2. Take a magnet and pass it over the mixture. Iron nails are magnetic, so they will be attracted to the magnet.

  3. Slowly move the magnet over the mixture. The iron nails will stick to the magnet, leaving the sand behind.

  4. Once all the iron nails are picked up by the magnet, carefully remove them and place them in a separate container.

  5. The remaining material will be the sand. You can now collect the sand in a separate container.

  6. Repeat the process if necessary to ensure all the iron nails are separated from the sand.

Remember to be careful when handling the magnet and iron nails to avoid injury.

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Your teacher asked you to separate the iron-sand mixture using a magnet. What was the purpose of the magnet?a.To attract the iron components of the mixture.b.To grind the mixture, then separate them via filtration.c.To attract iron materials on one end of the magnet, and attract the sand particles on the other end.d.To attract the sand particles of the mixture.

Design an experiment that would allow you to separate out a mixture of iron filings, sand and salt.

When iron filings are mixed with sand, which physical property of the iron filings stays the same? A. magnetism B. state of matter C. shape D. all of these

Mixtures can be separated based on the differences between the physical properties of the components.If you spilled a container of iron filings on the ground, how could you separate the iron filings from the soil using their different physical properties? A. Wait for the iron to rust and become orange. B. Light the mixture of soil and iron filings on fire. C. Use a magnet to remove the iron filings from the soil. D. Put the mixture in water and the soil will dissolve.

Compare the two separation techniques. Then, determine which of these forces would be better able to remove iron from a mixture.

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