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Kerosene and water can be separated due to the difference in their .

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densities

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physical states

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amounts

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Solution

The correct option is A densities
Water and kerosene are immiscible liquids. Water is denser than kerosene. Therefore, when we mix kerosene and water, kerosene floats on water. Due to the difference in their densities, they can be separated using a separating funnel.

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