Class 5 science · A.3 · Matter
Mixtures and solutions
Mixtures can be separated by settling, filtering, or evaporating. Some things dissolve; others don’t and settle or are filtered out.
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In science class, Felix asks: Which item will dissolve in water when added to it?
- Pebbles
- Sand
- Salt (right)
Amara and Sam are curious. How can you separate sand from water after mixing them?
- By filtering (right)
- By adding more water
- By shaking it
Eli and Hana are curious. How can you separate sand from water after mixing them?
- By shaking it
- By adding more water
- By filtering (right)
Tip: Mixtures can be separated by settling, filtering, or evaporating. Some things dissolve; others don’t and settle or are filtered out.
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