How might you separate a mixture of sand and salt?
A)with tweezers and a magnifying glass
B)just add water
C)heat the mixture until one of the components melts
D)Two of the above answers are reasonable.

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Adding water will dissolve the salt but not the sand, allowing for separation. Heating until one component melts is not practical for sand and salt, as their melting points are too high for simple separation.

How Might You Separate a Mixture of Sand and Salt