Distillation (AQA GCSE Chemistry Combined Science): Quizzes
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What is the main purpose of distillation?
What is the main purpose of distillation?
To separate liquids from mixtures
Why can distillation separate different liquids?
Why can distillation separate different liquids?
They have different boiling points
Which liquid turns into vapour first during distillation?
Which liquid turns into vapour first during distillation?
The one with the lowest boiling point
What is the collected liquid called in distillation?
What is the collected liquid called in distillation?
The distillate
What is the main function of the condenser?
What is the main function of the condenser?
To cool vapour back into liquid
How does cold water flow in the condenser?
How does cold water flow in the condenser?
Between two tubes
How many substances does simple distillation separate?
How many substances does simple distillation separate?
2 substances
When should you use fractional distillation?
When should you use fractional distillation?
For more than 2 liquids
What is the fractionating column packed with?
What is the fractionating column packed with?
Glass beads
In what order do liquids leave in fractional distillation?
In what order do liquids leave in fractional distillation?
Increasing boiling point order
What should you use when distilling flammable substances?
What should you use when distilling flammable substances?
An electrical heater
Why are anti-bumping granules added to the mixture?
Why are anti-bumping granules added to the mixture?
To prevent violent boiling