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)

Question

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

Answer 1

The correct processes to separate the sand and salt from the mixture after the salt has been dissolved in water are:

Filtration to collect the sand and distillation to collect the salt.

Here's a brief explanation of the processes:

• Filtration: This technique can be used to separate the solid sand from the liquid solution of saltwater. The sand will remain on the filter paper while the saltwater passes through.

• Distillation: This process can then be used to evaporate the water from the saltwater solution, leaving the salt behind.

So, the correct choice from the options provided is: • filtration to collect the sand and distillation to collect the salt.