SEPARATION FUNNEL

SEPARATION FUNNEL

A separating funnel is used to separate a mixture of liquid’s that are immiscible and have different densities. Immiscible liquids are liquids that are unable to mix. Oil and water are two liquids that are immiscible an have different densities. If a mixture of oil and water is placed in a separating funnel, the oil with a lower density floats on the water which has a higher density.