Question

A ________ is used for the separation of immiscible liquids of different densities.

Answer 1

• A separating funnel is used for the separation of immiscible liquids of different densities. A separating funnel is a special flask that is narrow at the bottom and opens from the top.
• The mixture of immiscible liquids is filled in the separating funnel placed on a stand. It is allowed to stand for some time.
• The lighter liquid floats on the top and the heavier liquid settles at the bottom. Now stopcock is opened to first remove the layer at the bottom.
• When the top layer is entirely removed from the funnel, the stopcock is closed. Thus, the two liquids are separated.

Therefore, a separating funnel is used for the separation of immiscible liquids of different densities.