Question

Name the process by which immiscible liquids are separated.

Answer 1

Definition: Those liquids which do not mix together in all proportions and form separate layers are called immiscible liquids.

Immiscible liquids can be separated by using a separating funnel.

1. A mixture of two immiscible liquids that on intermixing form two distinct layers can be separated by using an apparatus called the separating funnel.
2. The liquid mixture to be separated is taken in a separating funnel which has a stop-cock in its stem to allow or stop the flow of the lower layer of liquid from it.
3. Thus, the liquids which do not mix easily i.e. immiscible liquids can be separated based on their density.

Thus, a separating funnel is used mainly to segregate two immiscible liquids.