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Distillation

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Distillation

Distillation is used to separate a mixture of liquids. The mixture of liquids can be separated because the liquids have different boiling points.

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Distillation

  • A mixture of liquids with different boiling points can be separated using distillation.
    • The mixture is heated and the liquids are evaporated.
  • If the liquid is cooled and condensed, it can then be collected again.
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Pure water

  • Pure or distilled water is often used in practical investigations of distillation.
  • Pure water is used because it does not contain any impurities like minerals.
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Distilling ethanol

  • Ethanol is an alcohol.
    • Ethanol can be separated from water using distillation.
    • Ethanol boils at 78 °C and water boils at 100°C.
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Distilling crude oil

  • Crude oil is made up of different fractions.
    • Crude oil can separated into its various fractions.
    • The process of separating crude oil is called fractional distillation.

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