Describe at least two methods to separate a mixture of small copper and iron beads

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Sweetums

7 November, 08:20

Describe at least two methods to separate a mixture of small copper and iron beads

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Leonardo Ross · Answer 1

Magnet and separating them by hand

Shayla Leonard · Answer 2

A fast way to separate the mixture would be to use a magnet. Iron is magnetic while copper is not. The second method would be to visually separate them since iron and copper distinctly different colors.