CBSE Class 6 Science Question 15 of 16

Methods of Separation — Question 15

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A mixture containing potatoes, sctlt and sawdust has been given to you. Outline a stepwise procedure for separating each component from this mixture.
Answer

Step-1 : Handpick the potatoes
Step-2 : Add water to the remaining mixture to dissolve the salt
Step-3 : Filter the mixture to separate the sawdust from the salt solution.
Step-4 : Evaporate the water from the salt solution to obtain the salt.