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Question
Explain with diagram the process used to – separate the following substance from the given mixtures - Iron from a mixture of – iron & copper
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Solution
By magnetic separation: By bringing a magnet near the mixture iron pieces can be separated which will cling to the magnet.

Here A is Iron and B is Copper.
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