distillation Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
what is simple distillation?
A
separating a liquid from a solid that is dissolved in it
2
Q
what is fractional distillation?
A
separating a mixture of liquids into its different components
3
Q
how is water going into a condenser different from water with came out of it?
A
water in = cold; water out = warm
4
Q
how does distillation separate a mixture of different liquids?
A
liquid with the lowest boiling point will separate first
5
Q
why does distillation produce pure water but filtration does not?
A
filter paper catches only insolubles; it won’t catch ink
