Question

what is decantation? Write 2 uses of decantation. ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Decantation is a process for the separation of mixtures of immiscible liquids or of a liquid and a solid mixture such as a suspension.[1] The layer closer to the top of the container—the less dense of the two liquids, or the liquid from which the precipitate or sediment has settled out—is poured off, leaving the other component or the more dense liquid of the mixture behind. An incomplete separation is witnessed during the separation of two immiscible liquids.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Decantation can be used to separate two liquids that have different densities as long as they are immiscible. For example, water and oil form two separate layers when mixed together. Water being denser settles at the bottom and oil floats on water, forming two distinct layers.