Distillation Column

Which of the following best describe the method of separating for Distillation?

• Different boiling point

• Different densities

• Different molecular size

• Different charges

What is boiling?

• When liquid turns into solid

• When liquid turns into vapour

• When solid turns into liquid

• When solid turns into vapour

A mixture contains Octane and Ethanol at . The boiling point of Octane is at 125°C while the boiling point of Ethanol is at 78°C. Which of the following compound would be the FIRST to boil?

• Ethanol

• Octane

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The diagram shows a distillation column. Which of the following is the Feed?

• A

• B

• C

• D

The diagram shows a distillation column. Which of the following is the Condenser?

• A

• B

• C

• D

The diagram shows a distillation column. Which of the following is the Reboiler?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Figure above shows a type of tray on a distillation column. What is the type of tray called?

• Bubble cap tray

• Sieve Deck Tray

• Valve Tray

• Fixed valve tray

What phase can be found on the TOP of the distillation column?

• Liquid

• Vapour

• Solid

• Plasma

What phase can be found on the BOTTOM of the distillation column?

• Liquid

• Vapour

• Solid

• Plasma

What happens to the temperature of the column as you go up the tray?

• Temperature decrease

• Temperature increase

• Temperature remain the same