After using a magnet, the next stage of separating a mixture of salt, sand and iron fillings is to

After using a magnet, the next stage of separating a mixture of salt, sand and iron fillings is to
A. Filter the mixture
B. Decant the mixture
C. Add water to the mixture
D. Sieve the mixture.

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The correct answer is C. add water to the mixture

Adding water dissolves salt.

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sharon kalunda answered the question on July 29, 2019 at 11:09

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