Filtration Flashcards
What is distillation
Distillation is a process involving the vaporization of a liquid in order to separate it from other compounds.
Define condensation.
Condensation is the process where water vapor becomes liquid. It is the reverse action of evaporation, where liquid water becomes a vapor.
What is a apparatus ( still )?
An apparatus ( still ) is a scientific tool that is used to distillation.
How can the purity of the distillate be tested after the distillation process?
The purity of the distillate can be tested by measuring its boiling
point and comparing it to the expected boiling point of the pure
substance.
Analyze the steps in the distillation process.
1.Heat the mixture.
2.Vapor rises.
3.Cool the vapor.
4.Collect the distillate.
5.Repeat if necessary.
How does the rate of heating affect the efficiency of separation in the distillation process?
The rate of heating can impact the efficiency of separation in distillation by causing the components to evaporate too quickly or unevenly, potentially leading to incomplete separation.
Distillation is used to separate ______.
a liquid from its solution.
Distillation is made up of ___.
boiling, then condensation
Compare the effectiveness of boiling water versus using a filtration system to make
water safe for drinking. Write one advantage and limitation of each method.
Boiling water effectively kills microorganisms but does not remove physical impurities, while filtration removes impurities and some microorganisms but may not eliminate all viruses.
What is a chromatogram?
A chromatogram is a column or strip of material containing the separated components of a mixture after chromatography.
A chromatogram is a column or strip of material containing the separated components of a mixture after chromatography.
Why is it important to filter water before drinking it?
It is important to filter water before drinking it to remove impurities, harmful
microorganisms, and contaminants that can cause illness.
