Distillation Principles and Processes Quiz

Distillation is the process of separating components or substances from a liquid mixture by selective evaporation and condensation. Its purpose is the purification of liquids and the separation of liquid mixtures.

Simple distillation is a procedure by which two liquids with different boiling points can be separated. Substances like hydrocarbons, alcohols, esters, small molecule fatty acids, and amines can be purified using this method.

Simple distillation can be effectively used to separate liquids that have at least 80℃ difference in their boiling points.

<p>Fractional distillation is used when the boiling points of the liquids in the mixture are very close to each other, usually less than 80℃ difference. Mixtures like acetone and methyl alcohol can be purified using fractional distillation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A suitable fractionating column is placed between the flask and the condenser in fractional distillation.</p> Signup and view all the answers