Question

Explain with the help of a diagram how can a mixture of oil and water be separated.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Separating funnel is used to separate the mixture of two immiscible liquids. Kerosene oil and water do not mix with each other and form two separate layers. ... The heavier liquid (water) forms the lower layer whereas the lighter liquid forms the upper layer (kerosene). Thus, the water is first collected in the beaker

Answer 2

DECANTATION

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Decantation can be used to separate immiscible liquids that have different densities. For example, when a mixture of water and oil is present in a beaker, a distinct layer between the two consistency is formed, with the oil layer floating on top of the water layer.