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What happens when water is added to kerosene?

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Water floats above kerosene.

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Kerosene floats above water.

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They both mix well.

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Kerosene reacts with water.

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Solution

The correct option is B
Kerosene floats above water.

Kerosene forms a layer above water when both the liquids are mixed and left to settle for some time. This is because the density of kerosene is less than that of water and they do not mix.

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