Distillation Flashcards
1
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Definition of distillation
A
The purposeful application of intense heat to separate alcohol from water, creating alcohol vapor, which is then cooled to turn the vapors back into higher-alcohol liquid through condensation.
2
Q
What is the temperature for boiling water in Celsius and Fahrenheit?
A
Water boils at 100 Celsius/212 degrees Fahrenheit.
3
Q
Boiling point of alcohol in Celsius and Fahrenheit.
A
The boiling point of alcohol is 78 degrees Celsius and 173 degrees Fahrenheit.