The correct sequence of methods to separate the components of a mixture of water, sand, and salt in strict order is:
a. Tamizado, filtrado y destilación
1. Tamizado: This method involves passing the mixture through a sieve to separate the larger particles of sand from the smaller particles of salt and water.
2. Filtrado: Filtration is used to separate the sand from the water-salt solution. The mixture is passed through a filter paper or porous material where the sand is retained, and the liquid passes through.
3. Distillation: Distillation is the final step where the salt is separated from the water. By heating the water-salt solution, the water evaporates, leaving behind the salt, which can then be collected.
This sequence ensures a step-by-step separation of the components in the mixture, starting with the larger particles and ending with the separation of the dissolved salt from the water.
