Describe a method to separate a mixture of camphor and sand.

• Camphor is a volatile solid and can be separated from any other non-volatile substance by heating.
• Sand is a non-volatile substance. When a mixture of sand and camphor is heated, sand will remain in the container but camphor will vaporize.
• The vapours are collected and condensed on a cold surface.

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