Question

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Separating funnel is used to separate _____ liquids.

Answer 1

1. Immiscible liquid: Those liquids which do not mix together in all proportions and form separate layers are called immiscible liquids.
2. Example: Oil and Water are immiscible liquids as they do not mix together in all proportion.
3. A mixture of two immiscible liquids which on intermixing form two distinct layers can be separated by using an apparatus called the separating funnel.
4. The liquid having greater density is collected first.

Therefore, Separating funnel is used to separate immiscible liquids.