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Separation of Components of a Mixture

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Which of the following is correct regarding the densities of kerosene and water?

A

Kerosene has lower density than water

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B

Kerosene has higher density than water

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C

Kerosene and water have same densities

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Cannot be determined

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Solution

The correct option is A
Kerosene has lower density than water

When we pour water and kerosene in a container, it is observed that kerosene floats on water. This is only possible if kerosene has lower density than water.

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