ACTIVITY 2: HEAVY AND LIGHT LIQUID
What you need:
Clear glass or cup container
Soy sauce
Cooking oil
Vinegar
Kerosene
Water
What to do
1. Gather the materials needed
2. Choose two liquids and mix them in an empty glass or cup container
3. Leave the mixture for two to three minutes. Observe if the liquids are completely mixed
with each other. If they did, they are called miscible liquida. Liquids, which do not mix
together and form layer between them are called immiscible liquids. Record this on the table
given by checking the appropriate column
Take precautionary steps in handling kerosene. Ensure that its container is properly
labeled and sealed. Wash your hand after holding it.
4. Describe the mixture formed. Which liquid submerged at the bottom of the container?
Record it in the table.
5. For immiscible liquids, try to separate it through decantation by pouring or scooping into
another container.
Table 1. Miscible and Immiscible Liquids
Liquids Miscible Immiscible
Description
of the
Mixture
Liquid at the
bottom of the Glass
1
2
Guide Questions:
1. What mixture of liquids is immiscible? Miscible?
2. Did waiting a longer time improve the clarity of liquid mixtures? Why?
3. Explain how you were able to remove and separate the two immiscible liquids?
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