Multiple choice

Which of the following would be described as a 'sediment'?

  1. Pouring the clear liquid

  2. The insoluble solids settling out

  3. Drying the solid by heating

  4. Stirred water and fine sand particles

  5. Remain solid after filtration

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Sedimentation is the process in which insoluble solids settle out in a liquid. These insoluble solids are called sediment.