Distillation

Distillation can be used to_____. Tick all that apply.

• identify organic compounds

• purify organic compounds

• break hydrocarbons into shorter chains

• determine the number of compounds present in the sample

The boiling point of a compound, determined by distillation, is one of the physical properties that can be used to confirm its identity.

• TRUE

• FALSE

In distillation, compounds are separated using a difference in volatility.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The further apart the boiling points of the two compounds, the more difficult it is to separate them using distillation.

• TRUE

• FALSE

In the condenser, the water goes in at the ____ and goes out at the____.

• top; bottom

• top; top

• bottom; bottom

• bottom; top