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how do you separate water,sand,and oil I ask this question just for the sake of knowing so that i can further my knowledge.
1. Filter the mixture through a paper filter (coffee filter) or fine strainer to separate the sand.
The next part depends on the type of "oil" you have.
2. If the oil is not miscible or soluble in the oil, just pour off the oil (the upper layer normally).
3. If the oil and water are miscible, you have to use either an oil/water separator (google the term to see one) or add chemicals to break up the mixture after which you can separate them as in #2. An alternate method is to distill off the water. Normally the oil has a much higher boiling point.
4. If the oil is dissolved in the water you have to use the distillation method.
The are other methods for each of these, but those are the basics.
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