Distillation

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of distillation?

Answer 1

To separate components of a mixture based on differences in boiling points.

Question 2

True or False: Distillation can be used to purify liquids.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: In distillation, the liquid that is collected after boiling is called the ____.

Answer 3

distillate

Question 4

What type of distillation is used to separate liquids with very close boiling points?

Answer 4

Fractional distillation

Question 5

What is the boiling point of a liquid?

Answer 5

The temperature at which the vapor pressure of the liquid equals the external pressure.

Question 6

Which piece of equipment is essential for performing distillation?

Answer 6

Distillation apparatus (including a flask, condenser, and receiving flask)

Question 7

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of distillation? A) Simple B) Fractional C) Vacuum D) Thermal

Answer 7

D) Thermal

Question 8

What is the role of the condenser in a distillation setup?

Answer 8

To cool vapor back into liquid form.

Question 9

True or False: The residue left in the distillation flask is the more volatile component.

Answer 9

False

Question 10

Short Answer: Name one application of distillation in the chemical industry.

Answer 10

Purification of solvents, production of distilled beverages, or separation of petrochemical products.