What would be the best technique to separate an insoluble solid from a liquid, like sand from water?

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Bryson

Chemistry

12 September, 18:49

What would be the best technique to separate an insoluble solid from a liquid, like sand from water?

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Isabell Oconnell · Answer 1

Filtration. Filtration is good for separating an insoluble solid from a liquid. (An insoluble substance is one that does not dissolve). Sand, for example, can be separated from a mixture of sand and water using filtration.