When 2 liquids of different densities separate, leaving the denser liquid on the bottom and the less dense liquid on top. Like when you pour Bass on top of Guinness. What is the chemistry term for this?
2006-12-04 02:51:25 · 8 answers · asked by Lamont M 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
When 2 liquids of different densities separate, leaving the denser liquid on the bottom and the less dense liquid on top. Like when you pour Bass on top of Guinness. What is the chemistry term for this?
- Not emulsion, not immiscible. These are terms used to describe the end product. I need the term that describes the process. Like "sublimation" describes the process of a solid converting directly to a gas. The end product is gas.
2006-12-04 03:13:11 · update #1
Not an emulsion because the liquids are miscible. It's simply that they don't mix completely unless stirred. If you pour the denser liquid on top of the less dense one, there will be some mixing because the denser wants to end up at the bottom, so there is an overturning of the upper and lower layers. Eventually, if not thoroughly mixed they will settle into layers, with a middle layer of partly-mixed liquid. You could call it "separation by density". But if you pour the less dense one above the denser one carefully, there is hardly any mixing. Once miscible liquids like these are completely mixed, they won't separate.
2006-12-04 02:56:50 · answer #1 · answered by kirchwey 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THis is similar to oil and water- it's simply 'settling.' I like the idea of the Bass and Guinness-However, it's called a "Half and Half"- NOT a Black and Tan(I used to work in an Irish pub in NYC- my boss's Dad fought the Brits back in the '20's in the IRA- the "Black and Tans" were a British militia sent in to quell the rebellion, and perpetrated various atrocities on the Irish...)
All the Best,
Seamus
2006-12-04 10:57:16 · answer #2 · answered by seamac56 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The two liquids are said to be immiscible, and I also think the person above me is correct too. Emulsion.
2006-12-04 10:54:36 · answer #3 · answered by Stretchy McSlapNuts 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its something related to the process of centrifugation.
the liquids are most likely called sols and solutes
2006-12-04 10:57:39 · answer #4 · answered by yashtrohra 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An emulsion.
2006-12-04 10:54:02 · answer #5 · answered by Red Wing 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might be a suspension, when the two do not mix. Think of salad dressing.
2006-12-04 10:57:52 · answer #6 · answered by Sulayman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is called 'layering'...one layer atop the other.
Ever make an Angel's Kiss cocktail? :-))...cream is floated on top of creme de cocao.
2006-12-04 12:01:20 · answer #7 · answered by L. A. L. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
forgot all my chemistry
2006-12-04 10:53:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋