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Choosing a separation method
Lower Sec Science · Secondary 1 · Medium · Choosing a separation method
A mixture contains iron filings and sand. Which separation method should be used first to obtain iron filings from the mixture?
- Use a magnet to attract the iron filings.
- Filter the mixture using filter paper and a funnel.
- Use simple distillation to separate the components.
- Use paper chromatography to separate the solids.
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