A scientist is working in a lab and accidentally combines two liquids that quickly form a solution. Which process could be used to separate the two liquids?(1 point)

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heating the liquids and letting one boil away first
heating the liquids and letting one boil away first

collecting one of the liquids with a spoon
collecting one of the liquids with a spoon

passing the liquids through a filter to collect one of them
passing the liquids through a filter to collect one of them

waiting for the two liquids to separate

Answer 1

waiting for the two liquids to separate is the correct answer. This process is called "decantation" and involves allowing the mixture to sit undisturbed until the two liquids separate into distinct layers, which can then be carefully poured off.