6. 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)

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

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

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

distillation to collect the sand and filtration to collect the salt

Answer 1

The correct response is:

filtration to collect the sand and distillation to collect the salt

Here's why:

1. Filtration can be used to separate the sand from the mixture because sand is a solid and will remain as residue on the filter paper, while the saltwater solution will pass through.

2. Distillation can then be employed to separate the salt from the water. During distillation, the water is heated until it evaporates, leaving the salt behind. The water vapor can then be cooled and condensed back into liquid form, which collects separately.

So, the combination of filtration and distillation is the appropriate method for separating the sand and salt.