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Mixtures and Compounds · UPSC CDS/OTA · Question 3 of 34

Mixtures and Compounds: Which method is used to separate a mixture of iron filings and sulphur powder?

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Mixtures and Compounds
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General Studies
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Which method is used to separate a mixture of iron filings and sulphur powder?

TopicMixtures and Compounds
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min

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Iron filings are attracted by a magnet, while sulphur is not, so magnetic separation is used.

Final Answer: Option B - Magnetic separation
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