NIOS Class 10 Chapter 2 Activity 2.6 Matter in Our Surroundings

This activity demonstrates how a magnet can be used to separate iron granules from an iron-sugar mixture. This activity helps us understand the concept of magnetic separation.

NIOS Class 10 Science and Technology Project File

This activity is based on the NIOS class 10 science and technology chapter 2, Matter in Our Surroundings.

Aim of the activity

To separate iron granules, form a mixture of iron and sugar using a magnet.

Required Materials

  1. Sugar crystals

  2. Iron granules

  3.  Magnet

  4.  Piece of paper

Procedure

We mix a small amount of sugar crystals and iron granules in a bowl to form a uniform mixture. Now we spread this mixture on a piece of paper. We take a magnet and hover it over this mixture.

 Observation

 The iron granules are attracted to the magnet, and the sugar crystals remain on the paper. All iron granules are separated by repeating this process.

Explanation

Iron is a magnetic substance, so it is attracted to a magnet. Sugar, on the other hand, is a nonmagnetic substance, so it remains on the paper.

Conclusion

 We can conclude that a mixture of magnetic and nonmagnetic substances can be separated through magnetic separation using a magnet.

Frequently Asked Questions

   1. Can this method be used to separate other mixtures?

Answer – Yes, this method can be used to separate other mixtures also, but the mixture must be of magnetic and non-magnetic substances.

   2. What is the main advantage of using a magnet for separation?

Answer – This is a quick, efficient, and nondestructive method for separating magnetic materials from non-magnetic materials.

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