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Mixtures 7: Unmixing Plastics and Sand

Everyday Science

Mar 28, 201400:03:25Science & Medicine

Last time we saw that it is possible to unmix a mixture, or separate it into it's constituent parts. This week we will learn how to unmix different types of plastic so they can be recycled. And we'll learn how to unmix s...

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Mixtures 7: Unmixing Plastics and Sand is an episode from Everyday Science. Last time we saw that it is possible to unmix a mixture, or separate it into it's constituent parts. This week we will learn how to unmix different types of plastic...

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Last time we saw that it is possible to unmix a mixture, or separate it into it's constituent parts. This week we will learn how to unmix different types of plastic so they can be recycled. And we'll learn how to unmix sand from Dominica.

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