What is the main purpose of Simple Distillation?
To separate a liquid from a dissolved solid (e.g., water from salt).
What is the main purpose of Fractional Distillation?
To separate a mixture of liquids with different boiling points.
Which state change occurs in the distillation flask?
Evaporation (Liquid to Gas).
Which state change occurs in the condenser?
Condensation (Gas to Liquid)
What is the function of the Fractionating Column?
It provides a large surface area (glass beads) for vapors to condense and re-evaporate, ensuring better separation.
Where is the thermometer placed in a distillation setup?
At the top of the column/entrance to the condenser to measure the temperature of the vapor being collected.
In which direction should water flow through a Liebig condenser?
In at the bottom, out at the top (against gravity) to ensure it stays full of cold water.
What happens to the energy of particles during condensation?
They lose kinetic energy and move closer together.
What is the “Distillate”?
The pure liquid collected at the end of the process.
