Question

The mixture of ethanol and water can be separated by using a separating funnel

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

Step 1 Explanation:

• A separating funnel is a funnel used to separate liquids that are immiscible.
• Immiscible liquids are those that do not mix with one another.
• A separating funnel can be used to separate two immiscible liquids, such as oil and water.
• Alcohol like ethanol($C_2{H}_{5}OH$) and water($H_{2}O$) are not immiscible liquids, separating them with a separating funnel is not possible.
• The process of distillation can separate a mixture of alcohol and water.

Thus the mixture of ethanol and water can be separated by using a separating funnel is a false statement.