5.6 - Distillation
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Practice Questions
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What is distillation?
💡 Hint: Think about boiling points.
Name one application of distillation.
💡 Hint: Consider where we find this method in daily life.
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What is distillation primarily used for?
💡 Hint: Think about how we separate different types of liquids.
True or False: Fractional distillation is necessary for liquids with very different boiling points.
💡 Hint: Consider which method is more efficient for closely boiling liquids.
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If you have a mix of ethanol (boiling point 78°C) and water (boiling point 100°C), how would you separate them using simple distillation? Explain your steps.
💡 Hint: Think about which liquid will evaporate first based on temperature.
A mixture contains two liquids, A and B, with boiling points of 95°C and 96°C, respectively. Discuss if simple distillation is sufficient for this separation, and if not, what method you would recommend.
💡 Hint: What happens if boiling points are too similar?
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