Question

How we can separate the mixture of water and petrol?

Answer 1

we will separate water and petrol using decantation. Put the mixture of petrol and water in the separatory funnel and wait for some minutes. When separated the two phases, open the bottom key and let the water phase to leave the funnel

Answer 2

We can separate the mixture of water and petrol by using separating funnel.As it is used to separate the mixture of two immiscible liquids.Petrol and water do not mix with each other and form two separate layers.The mixture separate into two layers according to their densities.The heavier liquid forms the lower layer whereas the lighter liquid forms the upper layer.Thus, yhe water can be collected in the first beaker and the petrol can be collected in the second beaker.