Water and chloroform are mixedthe components separate into two layerseach of which smells strongly of chloroformHow would you quickly and easily confirm which layer is water and which is chloroform?

Answer 1

Always the bottom layer will be of chloroform and upper layer of water due to difference in the density.

Answer 2

You can quickly confirm which layer is water and which is chloroform by adding a few drops of water to a test tube containing the layers. Water will mix with the layer that is water, causing it to become more transparent. Chloroform will not mix with water and remain as a separate layer.