Distillation- chemistry Flashcards
1
Q
What is a more complicated mixture that would need the fractional distillation process?
A
Methanol, Ethanol and propanol
2
Q
What is the name of the equipment that ONLY applies to fractional distillation
A
Fractionating column
3
Q
Why would a more complicated mixture need fractional distillation and not simple distillation?
A
Because they have similar boiling points so when they heat up, more than one will evaporate so it won’t be separated
4
Q
What is a mixture?
A
it is two or more elements or compounds that are not chemically bonded together
