A mixture of hexane (density ) and an aqueous sodium chloride solution (density ) is poured into a separating funnel. After shaking and allowing the mixture to settle into two distinct liquid layers, which of the following statements correctly identifies the bottom layer and the primary principle enabling this separation?
- The aqueous sodium chloride solution forms the bottom layer because it is denser and immiscible with hexane.Cevap
- BHexane forms the bottom layer because it has a lower boiling point than the aqueous sodium chloride solution.
- CThe aqueous sodium chloride solution forms the bottom layer because it has a lower boiling point than hexane.
- DHexane forms the bottom layer because it is less dense than the aqueous sodium chloride solution.
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The aqueous sodium chloride solution forms the bottom layer because it is denser and immiscible with hexane.
A separating funnel is used to separate two immiscible liquids based on their density differences. Hexane (a non-polar organic liquid) and an aqueous sodium chloride solution (a polar liquid) do not mix. Since the aqueous solution has a greater density () than hexane (), it sinks to form the lower layer, which can then be drained through the tap.
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Separating Funnel Principles: Immiscibility and Density
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