Question

Which of the following can be separated by using a separating funnel and which cannot be separated by using a separating funnel?

(a) water and kerosene mixture

(b) water and acetone mixture

Give reasons for your answer.

Answer 1

(a) Water and kerosene mixture can be separated by using a separating funnel.
(b) Water and acetone mixture, it cannot be separated by using a separating funnel.