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In a basic distillation column, the feed stream enters at the top and two streams leave, one at the middle and one at the bottom.
In a basic distillation column, the feed stream enters at the top and two streams leave, one at the middle and one at the bottom.
False (B)
Distillation is used to combine two or more components of a liquid mixture.
Distillation is used to combine two or more components of a liquid mixture.
False (B)
Components with higher boiling points are concentrated in the stream leaving the top in a basic distillation column.
Components with higher boiling points are concentrated in the stream leaving the top in a basic distillation column.
False (B)
Vacuum distillation is one of the types of distillation mentioned in the text.
Vacuum distillation is one of the types of distillation mentioned in the text.
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Simple distillations are not frequently used in the organic chemistry teaching labs.
Simple distillations are not frequently used in the organic chemistry teaching labs.
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Study Notes
Distillation Column
- A basic distillation column has a feed stream that enters at the top and two streams that leave, one at the middle and one at the bottom.
Purpose of Distillation
- Distillation is used to separate two or more components of a liquid mixture.
Component Separation
- Components with higher boiling points are concentrated in the stream leaving the bottom of a basic distillation column.
Types of Distillation
- Vacuum distillation is a type of distillation.
Lab Practices
- Simple distillations are not commonly used in organic chemistry teaching labs.
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