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Yes - fractional distillation is a physical method. It relies on differences in the physical properties of the components being distilled and left behind. In particular, it relies on the differeces in vapor pressures of the different components - or the fugacities if you want to get more involved in the actual thermodynamics.
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Where to apply the method of distillation and fractional distillation?
Distillation is a method for the separation of liquids components.
What is fractional distillation and why is it necessary?
Fractional distillation is a separation method based on the differences between boiling poins of components.
What part of fractional distillation is physical?
The separation of components in fractional distillation is a physical process because it involves differences in physical properties such as boiling points to separate the components. In fractional distillation, the mixture is heated to vaporize the components, which are then cooled and condensed based on their differing boiling points.
Is fractional distillation a chemical reaction?
no, physical
How can you obtain oxygen in the air?
fractional distillation method
What separating method to use to separate crude oil to get pure oil?
The best method is fractional distillation.
What is the importance of fractional distillation to separate components of air?
Cryogenic distillation of air is a method to obtain pure noble gases.
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.
What is the most common and least expensive method for commercial production of oxygen?
fractional distillation
Can physical method be used to separate molecules in crude oil?
Yes. Oil is a mixture so physical methods are appropriate. Fractional distillation is the physical process used in oil refineries to separate the oil into different, saleable parts.
How fractional distillation is used?
Fractional distillation is used to separe the components of a liquid.
Why electrolysis can be separate by fractional distillation?
Electrolysis is a process, fractional distillation another.
