Assertion: Salt and water can be separated from an aqueous salt solution by evaporation.

Reason: Water undergoes evaporation, but salt does not.

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Assertion: Salt and water can be easily separated from an aqueous salt solution by using the method of evaporation. On heating the solution, water evaporates; that is, it changes into its vapour, and the salt is left behind as a solid residue.
Reason: Evaporation involves the conversion of liquids into water vapour at temperatures below their boiling point. Water undergoes evaporation and will form water vapours that can be collected separately and the salt left behind.

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