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Distillation works because different substances have different vapor pressure (volatility).
We usually think of distillation as a way to remove water and other substances from alcohol. Alcohol starts as sour MASH. That is some type of grain or other carbohydrate soaking in water. Bacteria or yeast is added to the mixture. The mess smells sour. That is why it is called sour MASH. When it is ready, it is taken to the still. In the still, the stuff is heated to the temperature where alcohol evaporates more than water does. The alcohol boils out quicker.
It goes down a long cooling tube where the vapor is condensed. It turns back to liquid. There it is placed into a container for storage or use.
The rest of the water may be boiled off and the used sour mash might be sold for cattle feed.
Thus distillation works because it removes one liquid with a low boiling point from a liquid with a higher boiling point.
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Can distillation work to separate sand and sugar?
Yes, separating sand from water be done by distillation.
What instrument used in distillation?
The primary instrument used in distillation is a distillation apparatus, which typically includes a heat source, a distillation flask, a condenser, and receiver. These components work together to separate and collect different components of a liquid mixture based on their boiling points.
How does a steam distillation sloping splash head work?
A steam distillation sloping splash head is a glassware attachment used in steam distillation setups. It is placed on top of the distillation flask to prevent carry-over of boiling liquid into the condenser. As the vapor rises, it hits the sloping surface, condenses, and falls back into the flask, ensuring that only vaporized compounds are carried into the condenser for distillation.
What must the components of a solution have different in order for distillation to work?
Volatility, vapour pressure
How does simple distillation work?
It is when something is water vapoured and condensed through a filter tunnel.
Is distillation or freezing or thawing more effective in removing salt from water?
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Is there a alternate method for distillation?
Yes, there are alternative methods to distillation such as fractional distillation, steam distillation, and vacuum distillation. These methods are used depending on the specific properties of the substances being separated.
Where to apply the method of distillation and fractional distillation?
Distillation is a method for the separation of liquids components.
How you can obtain the pure water by which procees distillation or fractional distillation?
Distillation is used frequently.
Is fractional distillation of oil a process of exothermic?
No, fractional distillation of oil is not an exothermic process. It is a physical separation process that relies on the differences in boiling points of the components in the crude oil mixture. Heat is added to vaporize and separate the components, making it an endothermic process.
What does distillation?
Distillation is the separation of two substances by boiling.
How is distillation used in the lab?
With the help of distillation process.
