Liquids that mix with each other to form a single layer.
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Miscible liquids
Fractional distillation
Principle: This process works on the basis of difference in the boiling points of different miscible liquids.
Miscible liquids can be separated by the process of thermometer fractional distillation.
The separation of mixture of liquids by distillation is called fractional distillation.
This is based on the principle that different liquids have different boiling points.
A mixture of alcohol and water can be separated by fractional distillation.
Alcohol has a lower boiling point than water and therefore evaporates first.
The vapor of alcohol get condensed in the condenser and alcohol is collected in the flask.
Water having higher boiling point is left behind in the distillation flask. This technique is used when the difference between boiling points of two liquids is 25°C or more.
Petrol, diesel and kerosene are obtained from crude petroleum by the process of fractional distillation.