What happens when kerosene is mixed with water?
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You will get a layer of kerosene and a layer of denser water under it. The two do not mix well but the water will dissolve a tiny amount of kerosene, enough to taint it and the kerosene will dissolve some water, enough to make it sputter a little if burned in a lamp.
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Meniscus forms between the two substances, separating them. Since kerosene is non-polar, and is less dense than water, they don't mix.
Therefore, no matter how much you agitate the mixture, themeniscus layer will always form between them, since kerosene is non-polar, and less dense than water. No matter what you do, these two substances will never mix.
Therefore, no matter how much you agitate the mixture, themeniscus layer will always form between them, since kerosene is non-polar, and less dense than water. No matter what you do, these two substances will never mix.
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