Question

which of these mixtures would best separate using distillation?powdered sugar and floursolid sugar and saltsand and gravelhoney and tea

Explanation:

Distillation separates components of a mixture based on differences in boiling points, and works best for liquid mixtures where one component can be vaporized and condensed.

• Powdered sugar and flour are both solids; they are separated by methods like sieving.
• Solid sugar and salt are solids; they are separated by dissolving, filtration, and crystallization.
• Sand and gravel are solids; they are separated by sieving.
• Honey and tea is a liquid mixture where water (from tea) has a much lower boiling point than the dissolved sugars in honey. Distillation can vaporize the water, leaving the honey behind, then condense the water to separate the two.

Answer:

honey and tea