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Figure 9a
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genius.com
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Figure 9b
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highschoolchemistryguide.com
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Technique 6: Separation of immiscible liquids using a
Separating Funnel
Separation of 2 or
more immiscible liquids can be done using a separating funnel. When 2 liquids
do not dissolve into one another, they are separated by the difference in their
densities. For example, Oil being less dense than water, floats on its surface,
in their mixture.
Figure 9a:
Figure 9b:
Figure 9b shows the
mixture of oil over water in a separating funnel. The tap is opened to collect
water in a beaker and oil in another. Like other separating techniques, this
too does not yield 100% purity and both liquids may contain traces of the
other.
