Answer to Question #154396 in General Chemistry for Tamarria

Question

What is the best way to separate oil and water?

Answer 1

Using a separate funnel

A separating funnel is used to separate the components of a mixture from two immiscible liquid phases. One phase is the aqueous phase and the other is the organic solvent. This separation is based on differences in the density of liquids. Liquid with more density forms

This method of separation is much easier and cost-lowering.