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Which process is used to separate iron filings from water when a funnel with filter paper is used?

easy MCQ 2 marks Class 6 · Science · Separation of Substances
  1. Distillation
  2. Filtration
  3. Evaporation
  4. Chromatography
Answer
Filtration

The correct answer is Filtration — The liquid filtrate is collected separately.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Recognise the iron filings as a solid and water as a liquid.
  2. Place the mixture in a funnel fitted with filter paper.
  3. The solid filings are retained by the filter paper while the water passes through.
  4. The liquid filtrate is collected separately.
Common mistake: Confusing the process with evaporation

Concept tested: Filtration separates solid from liquid

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