Consider the following image of a separatory funnel.
-Which of the following correctly describes the contents of the funnel?
A) Both liquids are nonpolar.
B) Both liquids are polar.
C) One liquid is polar and the other nonpolar.
D) Impossible to determine polarity from the data given.

Question

Consider the following image of a separatory funnel. 
-Which of the following correctly describes the contents of the funnel?
A) Both liquids are nonpolar. 
B) Both liquids are polar. 
C) One liquid is polar and the other nonpolar. 
D) Impossible to determine polarity from the data given.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The separatory funnel is used to separate two immiscible liquids based on their difference in density. If the two liquids were both polar or both nonpolar, they would likely mix together and not separate into distinct layers. Therefore, the most likely scenario is that one liquid is polar and the other is nonpolar, allowing for separation into distinct layers in the funnel.

Consider the Following Image of a Separatory Funnel