simple distillation

Question 1

what is distillation used for?

Answer 1

separate a solution to keep the solid and liquid

Question 2

stages of distillation?

Answer 2

heat solution with Bunsen burner. liquid starts to evaporate turning into vapour. vapour rises up glass tube. thermometer temp increases. vapour passes into condenser which is cold causing vapour to condense back to liquid. collected in the beaker at the end

Question 3

equipment used in distillation

Answer 3

place solution in flask connected to continuous glass tube surrounded by condenser where cold water continually runs. after running through condenser goes through sink. beaker at end

Question 4

distillation can create _____ from ____ ____

Answer 4

drinking water from sea water

Question 5

what does distillation require?

Answer 5

great deal of energy so not used to produced drinking water. other techniques instead