Multiple choice

Which of the following solvent can be use to separate a mixture of sugar and sand?

  1. Alcohol

  2. Water

  3. Acetone

  4. None of these

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Sugar is soluble in water, while sand is insoluble. Adding water allows the sugar to dissolve, leaving the sand as a solid residue that can be filtered out.