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What is the definition of evaporation?
What is the definition of evaporation?
- The removal of a solvent from a solution by vaporization for the concentration of solutions by boiling (correct)
- The addition of a solvent to a solution by vaporization
- The conversion of a solution to a slurry through boiling
- The process of mixing a solvent with a solution through vaporization
In evaporation, what happens if the dissolved or suspended components appear in the vapor phase?
In evaporation, what happens if the dissolved or suspended components appear in the vapor phase?
- The process becomes less efficient
- The process becomes exothermic
- The process is referred to as distillation (correct)
- The process results in lower concentration
Which of the following is NOT an example of an application of evaporation?
Which of the following is NOT an example of an application of evaporation?
- Concentration of alcoholic beverages through boiling (correct)
- Evaporation processes to evaporate seawater for desalination
- Evaporation of orange juice for increased concentration
- Concentration of aqueous solutions of sugar
What is the important product in some evaporation processes?
What is the important product in some evaporation processes?
What is the purpose of evaporation?
What is the purpose of evaporation?