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MCQ
Filtration separates an insoluble solid from a liquid because
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A The solid dissolves in the liquid
B Solid particles are larger than the pores of the filter paper
C The liquid becomes a vapour
D The solid is heavier than the liquid
Explanation

Filter paper has tiny pores that trap solid particles larger than the pores.

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