Question

Name the method used for the separation of oil from water.

Answer 1

Answer:

Separation of mixtures.

• The process of separation of different constituents of a mixture using physical methods is known as the separation of mixtures.

The separation of the mixture of oil from water:

• Oil and water are an example of immiscible liquids so they are not soluble to each other.
• The top layer will be formed by Oil since it is lighter than water.
• Now we can separate these liquids using a separating funnel.

Conclusion:
Therefore, using a separating funnel will separate oil from water.