2.5 Evaporation and distillation Flashcards
What is distillation?
Distillation is the process of separating a soluble solid from a liquid by evaporation and condensation.
What are the two main steps in distillation?
Evaporation and condensation.
What happens to the liquid during distillation?
It is heated, evaporates, and then condenses into a pure liquid.
What is left behind after distillation?
The soluble solid (e.g., salt) that was dissolved in the liquid.
What is the name of the liquid collected after condensation in distillation?
The distillate.
What kind of mixture can be separated by distillation?
A mixture of a soluble solid and a liquid, like salt and water.
How is distillation different from filtration?
Filtration separates an insoluble solid from a liquid, while distillation separates a soluble solid from a liquid by heating and cooling.
