Write the difference between miscible and immiscible liquids with an example.

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Difference between miscible and immiscible liquids
Miscible liquids Immiscible liquids
The liquids which are readily dissolved in another liquid are known as miscible liquids. The liquids which are not readily dissolved in another liquid are known as immiscible liquids.
Miscible liquids form a homogeneous solution Immiscible liquids form a heterogeneous solution
Liquids which have the same polarity are usually miscible. Liquids with unlike polarity are immiscible.
The meniscus is not observable in the case of miscible liquids. The meniscus is easily observable in the case of immiscible liquids.
Example: Water and ethanol, milk and water Examples: Oil in water, petrol in the water

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