A mixture containing potatoes, salt and sawdust has been given to you. Class 6

A mixture containing potatoes, salt and sawdust has been given to you. Class 6

Question 1.

A mixture containing potatoes, salt and sawdust has been given to you. Outline a stepwise procedure for separating each component from this mixture. Class 6

Answer:

Step 1: Handpick the potatoes out of the mixture.

Step 2: Add water to the remaining mixture to dissolve the salt.

Step 3: Filter the mixture to separate the sawdust from the salt solution.

Step 4: Evaporate the water from the salt solution to obtain the salt.

Question 2.

Read the following story titled 'Intelligent Leela’ and tick the most appropriate options. Provide a suitable title of your choice for the paragraph. Classs 6

Leela was working in the farm with her father when she realised that they left their drinking water at home. Before her father felt thirsty, she went to the nearby pond to fetch some water. After obtaining some water in the container, she noticed that the water was muddy and unfit for drinking. To purify the water, she kept it for some time and then she filtered the muddy water using a piece of muslin cloth. Leela, then, boiled the water for about 10 minutes in a covered pan. After boiling, she filtered it again and made it fit for drinking. She served this water to her father while having food, who blessed her and appreciated her efforts.

Answer:

Leela’s Clever, Water Purification