Fractional Distillation of Crude Oil Flashcards
1
Q
What is crude oil a mixture of?
A
Hydrocarbons
2
Q
What do the hydrocarbons maintain?
A
Maintain their own boiling/condensing points, meaning they can be separated by fractional distillation.
3
Q
Where is the fractionating column hottest at?
A
Hottest at the bottom, coolest at the top.
