Question

Which of the following can be separated by using a separating funnel and which cannot be separated by using a separating funnel?
(i) water and kerosene mixture
(ii) water and acetone mixture
(Give reasons for your answer.
Which method is better for recovering sugar from sugar solution evaporation or crystallisation? Give reason for your answer.

Answer 1

Answer:

1) can be separated and 2) can't be separated

Explanation:

1)because water and kerosene are immiscible liquids

2) because water and acetone are miscible liquids