What is a separating funnel and what is it used for?

Answer 1

The separating funnel is used for the separation of liquids from a two phases solutionÈ™ after decantation the liquid from the bottom is released in a beaker.

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Answer 2

A separating funnel is a laboratory glassware used inliquid-liquid extractions to separate the components of a mixture between two immiscible solvent phases of different densities. liquids, such as oil and water can be separated by using a separating funnel. The mixture is put into a separating funnel, shaken and allowed tosettle. The liquid with higher density, in this case water forms the lower layer. Remove the stopper and open the tap after standing. The water runs out through the tap. The oil remains in the funnel and can be run out into another beaker.

When separating two immiscible liquids, meaning two liguds that cannot be mixed together. eg. oil and water.

Answer 3

A separating funnel is used to separate two immiscible liquids.
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Answer 4

It is used for separating immiscible liquids. For example, castor oil and water.

Answer 5

use for separating solid to liquids like a real funnel...:)

Answer 6

Separating funnel is used to separate two immiscible liquids.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

For the separation of an insoluble solid from a solution.

Answer 9

1) separating oil from a mixture of oil and water.

2)separating iron from its ore. the lighter slag is left on the top which is removed and pure iron is left behind in the furnace.

Answer 10

A separating funnel is used to separate two immiscible liquids.