Identify the mixture of powdered chalk and
powdered table salt and suggest a technique
for separating their components.
1. homogeneous; dissolving followed by ﬁltration and distillation
2. homogeneous; decanting
3. heterogeneous; decanting
4. homogeneous; distillation
5. heterogeneous; distillation

Question

Identify the mixture of powdered chalk and
powdered table salt and suggest a technique
for separating their components.
1. homogeneous; dissolving followed by ﬁltration and distillation
2. homogeneous; decanting
3. heterogeneous; decanting
4. homogeneous; distillation
5. heterogeneous; distillation

anonymous · Answer

1 is the answer. Salt dissolves in water and will be the filtrate while the chalk will be the residue in the filter paper