Distillation Flashcards
1
Q
What is distillation?
A
The method that is used to separate mixtures that contain liquids - simple and fractional distillation.
2
Q
What is simple distillation?
A
Used for separating a liquid from a solution
3
Q
Simple distillation
A
- Solution heated, the lowest boiling point evaportes first
- Vapour is cooled and condenses and turns back to a liquid
- The rest of the solution is left behind in the flask