Question
A mixture of sand and salt is created. If water is added to the mixture and stirred, which of the following statements is true regarding the separation of the components after the salt has dissolved?
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The sand dissolves in the water and cannot be separated.
The sand can be recovered by filtration, and the salt will remain in solution.
The salt can be recovered by evaporating the water, but the sand cannot be separated.
Both sand and salt will remain in the solution after filtration.
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The sand dissolves in the water and cannot be separated.
The sand can be recovered by filtration, and the salt will remain in solution.
The salt can be recovered by evaporating the water, but the sand cannot be separated.
Both sand and salt will remain in the solution after filtration.
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The sand can be recovered by filtration, and the salt will remain in solution.
Explanation: Sand is insoluble in water and can be removed by filtration; the dissolved salt stays in the filtrate (and could later be recovered by evaporating the water).
Explanation: Sand is insoluble in water and can be removed by filtration; the dissolved salt stays in the filtrate (and could later be recovered by evaporating the water).
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