Question

what is called decantation

Answer 1

Decantation is a process to separate mixtures by removing a liquid layer that is free of a precipitate, or the solids deposited from a solution. The purpose may be to obtain a decant (liquid free from particulates) or to recover the precipitate.

Answer 2

Explanation:

decantation is the process for the separation of mixture of immiscible liquids or of a liquid and a sold mixture such as suspension. An incomplete separation is witnessed during the separation of two immiscible liquids.

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