Refer to the image and answer the following questions:
(a) Identify the method of separation shown in the picture.
(b) Write the principle behind this technique.
(c) Name a mixture of two liquids that can be separated by this method.
(d) What are such liquids called?

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(a) The method of separation shown in this picture is a separating funnel.
(b) The principle behind this technique is that, in a mixture of two immiscible liquids, the two liquids form two distinct layers. The heavier liquid forms the bottom layer and the lighter liquid forms the top layer.
(c) A mixture of oil and water can be separated by this method.
(d) Such liquids are called immiscible liquids (liquids which do not mix with each other).

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Refer to the image and answer the following questions:
(a) Identify the method of separation shown in the picture.
(b) Write the principle behind this technique.
(c) Name a mixture of two liquids that can be separated by this method.
(d) What are such liquids called?