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To separate salt and sand, the first step is to
Unit-17 Separation Techniques
A Heat the mixture
B Add water to dissolve the salt
C Use a magnet
D Cool the mixture
Explanation

Water dissolves the salt but not the sand; then filtration and evaporation follow.

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