Question

A beaker contains a mixture of sand and salt. A student adds water to dissolve the salt. Which processes can be used to separate out the sand and salt?(1 point)
Responses

filtration to collect both the sand and the salt
filtration to collect both the sand and the salt

distillation to collect both the sand and the salt
distillation to collect both the sand and the salt

distillation to collect the sand and filtration to collect the salt
distillation to collect the sand and filtration to collect the salt

filtration to collect the sand and distillation to collect the salt

Answer 1

The correct response is:

**filtration to collect the sand and distillation to collect the salt**

In this process, you would first use filtration to separate the sand from the saltwater solution. The sand would remain in the filter, while the saltwater solution would pass through. Then, you would use distillation to evaporate the water from the saltwater solution, leaving the salt behind.