Question
When two liquids do not dissolve in each other and do not form a solution, what is it called?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
The correct answer is Immiscible
Immiscible liquids are liquids that do not mix with each other. For example: oil and water are immiscible liquids, and when mixed, they separate into two layers.
- Solvent: A substance in which solute is dissolved in it known as a solvent. A solvent is a substance that presents in large amount in a solution. For example: water and ethanol.
- Solute: A solute is a substance that dissolves in a solvent to make a solution. For example: in salt solution, salt is the solute.
- Decantation: Decantation is the process of separation of liquid from solid and immiscible liquids, by removing the liquid layer at the top from the layer of solid or liquid below. The process can be carried out by the tilting the mixture after pouring out the top layer.
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