Which method is best for collecting pure water from salt water?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B. distillation

The best method for collecting pure water from salt water is distillation.
Answer: distillation.
Why not the others: evaporation: it is used for separating salt from salt solution, keeping the salt. a separating funnel: it is used for separating oil from water. a magnet: it is used for separating iron filings from sulfur powder.

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