What differences in the properties of oil and water enable their separation by a separating funnel?
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Oil will never be mixed in water due to its some properties
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1. Water is not miscible in oil. or, oil is not miscible in water.
2. Oil is lighter than water.. The density is less. So oil floats on top of water.
3. Oil reflects light differently. And has colors. Water is color less. So we can see the border between water and oil.
These properties enable separation by a separating funnel.
2. Oil is lighter than water.. The density is less. So oil floats on top of water.
3. Oil reflects light differently. And has colors. Water is color less. So we can see the border between water and oil.
These properties enable separation by a separating funnel.
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