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Miscible - GCSE Chemistry Definition

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The term miscible describes two liquids that mix completely to form a uniform solution. Miscible liquids do not separate into layers, no matter how much of each is used.

An example is water and ethanol, which mix in all proportions. In contrast, immiscible liquids like oil and water do not mix and will separate into layers over time.

Understanding miscibility helps in predicting how substances will combine or separate, which is useful in GCSE Chemistry when studying solutions, solubility, and mixtures.

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