Describe a way to separate iron filings from sand.

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Mollie

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Describe a way to separate iron filings from sand.

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Cristofer Allen · Answer 1

Use a magnet to separate the iron from the sand.

Nathaniel Waller · Answer 2

Spread out the iron fillings

then since iron is magnetic use a magnet to extract the iron fillings from the sand. if you want to separate the salt from the sand you add water to the sand mix it for a while and the salt will dissolve