Question

How can you separate kerosene and water?

Answer 1

• Kerosene and water form immiscible liquids.
• Immiscible liquids do not mix with each other.
• We can separate kerosene and water by an apparatus called a separating funnel.

The technique of separation:

• The immiscible liquid, kerosene and water are taken in a separating funnel.
• The immiscible liquid forms two clear layers.
• The lighter liquid that is kerosene forms the upper layer and the heavier liquid that is water forms the lower layer.
• When the stopper of the funnel is opened gradually the water comes out first and is collected in a beaker.
• When the lower layer is shipped completely, the stopper of the funnel is closed.
• Due to this, the lighter liquid (kerosene) is left in the separating funnel.