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Question State with reason(s) whether the following statements are True [T] or False [F]. Also, correct the False statements).
(i) Salt can be separated from ‘ salt solution by keeping it under the Sun.
(ii) Handpicking should be used only when the quantity of one component is less.
(iii) A mixture of puffed rice and rice grains can be separated by threshing.
(iv) A mixture of mustard oil and lemon water can be separated by decantation.
(v) Sieving is used to separate a mixture of rice flour and water.
(i) True
Reason : The water will evaporate leaving the salt behind.
(ii) True
Reason: It is easier to handpick small quantities.
(iii) False
Reason: Process of threshing is used to separate the grains from the stalks.
Correct statement: This mixture can be separated by handpicking or winnowing.
(iv) True
Reason: The oil and water will form separate layers which can be decanted.
(v) False
Reason: Sieving is done to separate solid-solid mixture of different particles size.
Correct Statement: Filtration is used to separate a mixture of rice flour and water.