Immiscible v Misible Liquids

Question 1

What are ‘Immiscible’ liquids?

Answer 1

• Liquids that do not mix with each other

Question 2

How can immisicble liquids be separated?

Answer 2

• They can be separated using a separating funnel. When you open the tap, the lower liquid runs out of the funnel and can be collected in a beaker

Question 3

What is the next stage process after the liquid is collect in the beaker?

Answer 3

• • You then close the tap before the other liquid starts to run out. Put another beaker under the funnel then open the tap to allow the upper liquid to be collected.

Question 4

What happens if two liquids dissolve in eachother?

Answer 4

• If the two liquids dissolve in each other their particles mix completely to make a solution.

Question 5

Can liquids be misicible?

Answer 5

• Yes

Question 6

Can misible liquids be seperated? If so, how?

Answer 6

• • They do not separate out once mixed and can only be separated by fractional distillation. It can be used because they have different boiling points