Multiple choice

Which tools are the best for separating a mixture of pepper, iron fillings, and water?

  1. Hot plate and sieve

  2. Tweezers and filter

  3. Filter and magnet

  4. Tweezers and hot plate

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

A magnet can be used to remove the iron filings, and a filter can be used to separate the pepper from the water, as pepper does not dissolve.