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QuizMultiple Choice

Separation of Mixtures

Question 10 • GA-GSE Grade 8 Physical Science

Maria works in a hardware store. A bin of aluminum nails and a bin of iron nails are knocked over, and the nails get mixed up. Both sets of nails are the same color and size.

Answer
A
Aluminum is heavier and iron is lighter.
B
Iron settles in water, while aluminum floats.
C
Aluminum is magnetic, and iron is non-magnetic.
D
Iron is magnetic, and aluminum is non-magnetic.