Question

When we vigorously mix oil and water in a beaker and let the beaker stand for some time, the oil and water will separate
(a) Which out of two will form top layer over other and why?
(b) Which method of separation is used in the above activity? Name the device used to separate such kind of liquids

Answer 1

Answer:

a) oil will form the layer over water because oil is less dense

b) a separating funnel is used here

Answer 2

(a) oil will form the top layer as oil has less density than that of water and hence oil will float on the sirface of the water.

(b) we cab sepratectgese both using a sepratimg funnel.