Miscibility refers to the ability of two substances to mix together to form a homogeneous solution.
* Water (H₂O):
* Oxygen (O₂): Miscible. Oxygen dissolves in water, though not very well. This is why fish can breathe underwater.
* Gasoline: Not miscible. Gasoline and water are immiscible; they don't mix and form separate layers.
* Sodium chloride (NaCl): Miscible (to a certain extent). Salt dissolves in water, forming a saltwater solution.
* Ethanol (C₂H₅OH): Miscible. Ethanol and water are completely miscible, forming a homogeneous solution.
* Gasoline:
* Oxygen (O₂): Miscible. Gasoline is flammable because it readily mixes with oxygen in the air.
* Sodium chloride (NaCl): Not miscible. Salt does not dissolve in gasoline.
* Ethanol (C₂H₅OH): Not miscible. Gasoline and ethanol are immiscible, though they can be blended to a degree.
* Sodium chloride (NaCl):
* Oxygen (O₂): Not miscible. Oxygen is a gas and salt is a solid.
* Ethanol (C₂H₅OH): Not miscible. Ethanol does not dissolve in salt.
* Ethanol (C₂H₅OH):
* Oxygen (O₂): Miscible. Ethanol is volatile and readily mixes with oxygen.
Summary:
* Miscible pairs:
* Water and Oxygen
* Water and Ethanol
* Gasoline and Oxygen
* Ethanol and Oxygen
* Immiscible pairs:
* Water and Gasoline
* Gasoline and Sodium Chloride
* Sodium Chloride and Oxygen
* Sodium Chloride and Ethanol