What will happen to the less dense substance of mixtures if you separate them using decantation method?
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Decantation is the process of separating insoluble solid particles from a liquid or separating two immiscible with different densities. ... Two liquids with a different density which have separated into two layers can similarly be separated by pouring the less dense liquid out.
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If mixtures are separated using the decantation process, the less dense substance will float to the surface since it is lighter.
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- Decantation is a method for separating a dense substance from a less dense one. The mixture is left undisturbed during the decantation process. After the components have been separated, the less dense substance can be removed by scooping with a spoon or slowly pouring out the less dense substance.
- The decantation technique could be used to extract oil from water. Decantation or scooping could be used to remove the fats that float in the container.
- The following are some examples of mixtures that can be separated via decantation - gasoline in water, oil in water, and Water and mud.
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