Which of the following statements is false?
(a) Tea can be separated from the leaves by filtration.
(b) A mixture of salt and sand can be separated by distillation.
(c) Winnowing will separate wheat grains from husk and dust.
(d) A mixture of sand and salt is partially soluble in water.
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Solution
(b) A mixture of salt and sand can be separated by distillation The mixture can be separated by filtration, by dissolving the mixture in water. Salt will dissolve in the water, whereas sand will not.