Question

Name the process of separation of two immiscible liquids from their mixture

Answer 1

• The process of separation of two immiscible liquids from the mixture includes gravity separation using a separating funnel
• When two immiscible liquids are mixed they form layers when left undisturbed
• These layers are visible and can be separated using a separating funnel
• The stopper present in the separating funnel can be opened and the lower layer can be drained out , collected in a beaker
• The upper layer that remains within the separating funnel can then be separated
• The mixture of oil and water (immiscible liquids) can be separated using this method, oil will be the upper layer and water will be the lower layer due to the density difference