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The document outlines an activity for separating a sand and salt mixture using techniques such as dissolving, filtration, and evaporation, aimed at physical science students. It includes background information, preparation steps, required materials, and a detailed procedure for conducting the experiment. The activity is designed to be accessible for students with visual impairments and provides hands-on experience with common laboratory methods.

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separating_a_mixture

The document outlines an activity for separating a sand and salt mixture using techniques such as dissolving, filtration, and evaporation, aimed at physical science students. It includes background information, preparation steps, required materials, and a detailed procedure for conducting the experiment. The activity is designed to be accessible for students with visual impairments and provides hands-on experience with common laboratory methods.

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Activity Name: Separating a Mixture

Target Subject: Physical Science

Purpose: To explore means of physically separating a


mixture using dissolving, filtration, and evaporation.

Background Information: Separating a sand/salt


mixture is a common experiment in physical science
class that requires almost no adaptation for students with visual
impairments. This activity also provides experience in popular
laboratory techniques of dissolving, filtration, and evaporation.

Preparation: Assembling the required supplies and equipment


described in the materials listed below is the only preparation
required.

Materials:
 Trays
 Containers of sand and salt mixture
 Water
 Stirring rods or spoons
 Funnel stand
 Filter paper
 Containers to collect the water under the filter stand
 Evaporation dishes
 Heating unit (optional)

Procedure:
1. Given a container of sand and salt, try to separate the
substances by physical means.
2. Note if the sand and salt particles can be separated by hand and
how long it might take to do so.
3. Add water to the sand/salt mixture, stirring for several minutes.
4. Line the funnel with filter paper.
5. Carefully add the salt, sand, water mixture to the funnel. Allow
water to drain into the collection dish.
6. The sand stays in the filter because the holes in the filter are too
small for the sand particles. But the molecules of salt are so
small they easily travel through the holes in the filter paper. No
one can actually see the holes in the filter paper except with high
magnification.
7. Place a small amount of the water/salt solution in an evaporation
dish. Allow the water to evaporate or use a heating element and
a heat proof evaporation dish to speed evaporation.
8. Tactually examine the crystals in the dish after evaporation and
cooling.
9. Visually the re-crystallized salt may appear tan or light brown;
this may be coloring from the sand dissolved in the water being
trapped inside the salt crystals.

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