Q: Iron filings are attracted by a magnet. This is a physical property of iron but not of most other materials, including sand. How could you use this difference in physical properties to separate a mixture of iron filings and sand?
Iron filings are attracted by a magnet. This is a physical property of iron but not of most other materials, including sand. How could you use this difference in physical properties to separate a mixture of iron filings and sand?
Flexi Says: The best way to separate a mixture of iron filings and sand is using magnetic separation. Iron filings will be attracted to a magnet due to iron's magnetic property, and sand will be left behind as it is non-magnetic.
