Matter and Mixtures- Separating Sawdust and Iron

Separating Sawdust and Iron

Description: This is done with a magnet. It can also done by density; the wood floats on water. Source: UW Card Catalog Year: N/A Vol: N/A Page: N/A Keywords: Sawdust, Magnet, Density, Wood, Float Rating:

Hazard: Low

Mild flammability hazard

Effectiveness: Average

Hard to see or perceive results
Good reliability
Time to results is low
Some connection from demo to course material

Difficulty: Low

Simple manipulations for most to perform
Simple procedures
Demos in which a display is used

Safety Precautions:

Eye protection required

Class: Physical Properties Division: General

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