A few drops of ‘Dettol’ when added to water the mixture turns turbid. Why?

One Line Answer

The mixture turns turbid, because of emulsion,
(Disperse phase and Dispersion medium are liquid).

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Chapter 10: Matter Around Us - Exercise [Page 123]

Chapter 10 Matter Around Us
Exercise | Q V. 3. | Page 123

State the main points of difference between homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures.

Name the process you would use to separate a mixture of anthracene and copper sulphate ?

Name the property of any one of the components which can be used for separating the following mixture :

Salt and Camphor

Define the following:

Impure substance

Define Immiscible liquids

State whether the following statement is true or false. If false write – the correct statement.

Mixture has no definite set of properties.

Name the following:

A mixture of two immiscible liquids

State what information is provided by the formula of calcium hydroxide – Ca(OH)₂

Can we separate alcohol dissolved in water by using a separating funnel? If yes, then describe the procedure. If not, explain.

Supernatant denotes the heterogeneous mixture, lying above a solid residue, after crystallization, precipitation, centrifugation, or another process.