Simple Distillation

Question 1

What is simple distillation?

Answer 1

Separate a liquid from a solution with a soluble solid

Question 2

What are the steps to simple distillation?

Answer 2

1. Evaporate liquid by heating

2. Condense vapour by cooling

Question 3

What equipment is needed for simple distillation?

Answer 3

• Flask
• Glass tube
• Thermometer (Don’t particularly need this for simple distillation)
• Condenser
• Condenser jacket (cold water in & out)
• Beaker

Question 4

What is the method for simple distillation?

Answer 4

• Heat solution
• Liquid turns to vapour and rises into the glass tube
• After rising into the glass tube it enters the condenser and condenses into a liquid
• Drips into beaker and crystals of the solid is left in the flask