A mixture of iron nails, oil, water, tea leaves and salt is provided to you. Give step-wise instructions to separate each component from the mixture? [5 marks]

Steps:

1. Iron nails can be separated from the mixture by handpicking. [1 mark]
2. Now from the mixture of oil, water, tea leaves and salt, tea leaves can be separated from the mixture by filtration. [1 mark]
3. From the mixture of oil, water, and salt, oil can be separated from the mixture by sedimentation followed by decantation. [1 mark]
4. Salt can be obtained by evaporation of the saltwater. [1 mark]
5. The evaporated water can be condensed and then retrieved. [1 mark]