8.8.3 - Distillation
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What is distillation?
💡 Hint: Think about how temperature affects changes in states of matter.
Name one use of steam distillation.
💡 Hint: Consider how volatile compounds might be extracted.
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What principle does distillation primarily rely on?
💡 Hint: Think about how heating changes liquid states.
True or False: Fractional distillation can only be used for mixing liquids with boiling points over 100°C.
💡 Hint: Is the temperature a limiting factor?
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Discuss the applications of distillation in both laboratory and industrial settings, providing detailed examples.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the practical uses you've learned.
How would you approach the separation of a mixture containing ethanol (b.p. 78°C) and isobutanol (b.p. 100°C) using fractional distillation?
💡 Hint: Consider why fractionating is more suitable here.
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