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Question
State whether the following statement is true or false.
Water can be separated from salt by evaporation.
Options
True
False
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Solution
This statement is True.
Explanation:
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Evaporation is the process of converting liquid into vapor by heating.
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In a saltwater solution, when the solution is heated:
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The water evaporates and turns into water vapor,
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The salt is left behind as a solid residue.
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This method is commonly used to obtain salt from seawater.
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