A separating funnel is a laboratory apparatus that is commonly used to separate two immiscible liquids that have different densities.
Here are some examples of mixtures that can be separated using a separating funnel:
1: Oil and water
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Oil and water are immiscible liquids that have different densities, making them easy to separate using a separating funnel.
2: Chloroform and water
Chloroform is an organic solvent that is immiscible with water. If the two liquids are mixed together, they will separate into two distinct layers, which can be separated using a separating funnel.
3: Ethanol and water
Ethanol and water are miscible liquids, but their solubility can be manipulated by adding a salt such as sodium chloride. By adding salt to the mixture, the ethanol becomes less soluble in water, allowing it to be separated using a separating funnel.
4: Hexane and water
Hexane is a hydrocarbon that is immiscible with water. If the two liquids are mixed together, they will separate into two distinct layers, which can be separated using a separating funnel.
Diethyl ether and water
Diethyl ether is an organic solvent that is immiscible with water. If the two liquids are mixed together, they will separate into two distinct layers, which can be separated using a separating funnel.