9th Class Science Is Matter Around Us Pure Question Bank Is Matter Around Us Pure

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    Direction: Read the given passage carefully and answer the following questions.
    The constituents of a heterogeneous mixture are X, Y and Z. If mixture containing X and Y is taken, X can be separated using magnetic separation from Y. If mixture containing Y and Z is taken, the two can be separated using evaporation method.
    Which of the following identifies X, Y and Z correctly?

    A) Iron, salt, water

    B) Sulphur, carbon disulphide, water

    C) Gun powder, common salt, water

    D) Iodine, sand, alcohol

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    'X' is magnetic in nature so it is iron. 'Y' is solid i.e., salt which forms a soluble homogeneous mixture with 'Z' which is water. Evaporation method is used to separate salt from the salt-water solution.


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