Separating Liquid/Liquid Mixtures:
Miscible – description of liquids that form a homogeneous layer when two are mixed together
Immiscible – description of liquids that form two layers when two are mixed together
Separating Funnel – funnel that allows the layers in immiscible liquids to separate
Fractional Distillation – process used to separate miscible liquids into liquids that have different boiling points. When the mixture is heated, liquids with low boiling points evaporate and turn to vapour and can then be separated as liquids. Those with high boiling points remain liquids.