alleryStart learning →Which property enables a sieve to separate two dry solids?
ADifferent particle dimensions
BDifferent boiling temperatures
CDifferent magnetic responses
DDifferent solubilities in water
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Different particle dimensions
A sieve retains particles larger than its openings while smaller particles pass through.
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