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Grade 5 Science · Problem type

Separate sand, salt and iron filings

Use this to put the steps for separating sand, salt and iron filings in order.

Put in order

Put the steps in order. Tap the first one, then the next.
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Assumptions

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Each step uses one property of one substance. Take the iron out first, while the mix is still dry.
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Iron is pulled by a magnet. Salt dissolves. Sand does not.
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Tap the steps in order.
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