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 method to separate the sand and salt from a mixture after the salt has been dissolved in water is:

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

Here's why:

1. Filtration: The sand, which is insoluble in water, can be separated from the solution by passing the mixture through a filter. The sand will be collected on the filter paper, while the salt (in solution) will pass through.

2. Distillation: The salt can then be recovered from the saltwater solution by heating it to evaporate the water, leaving the salt behind. This process is called distillation.

So the correct answer is: filtration to collect the sand and distillation to collect the salt.