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

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weights
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densities
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masses
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volumes
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Solution

The correct option is B densities

Water and kerosene are immiscible. Water is denser than kerosene. Therefore, when we mix kerosene and water, kerosene floats on water. Due to the difference in density, they can be separated using a separating funnel.


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