what is immiscible liquid?
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Explanation:
Immiscible liquids are those which won't mix to give a single phase. Oil and water are examples of immiscible liquids - one floats on top of the other. It explains the background to steam distillation and looks at a simple way of carrying this out.
Answer:
A liquid that does not mix with other liquids is known as an immiscible liquid.
Explanation:
For example: If you pour some water into a beaker and add oil to it, the liquids do not mix. The oil forms its layer at the top.
Also know: The method to separate oil and water using a separating funnel and decantation.
Separating funnel method:
To separate oil and water using a separating funnel, Pour their mixture into a separating funnel and turn the knob in such a way that water passes out of the funnel slowly. Close the knob when you're done.
Decantation method:
This method is simpler. Pour the layer of oil settled on top into another beaker without disturbing the water.