Simple Distillation

Which of the following correctly lists the main components of a typical distillation apparatus?

• Burner, beaker, thermometer, condenser, receiving flask

• Burner, distilling flask, thermometer, condenser, receiving flask

• Hot plate, distilling flask, thermometer, condenser, beaker

• Burner, distilling flask, pH meter, condenser, receiving flask

What is the primary role of the condenser in the distillation process?

• To heat the substance to its boiling point.

• To collect the purified liquid.

• To cool the vapor and condense it back into a liquid.

• To measure the temperature of the boiling substance.

What happens to the substance in the distilling flask when it is heated during distillation?

• It freezes and becomes solid.

• It evaporates and boils, causing vapor to rise.

• It undergoes a chemical reaction.

• It becomes denser and sinks.

What is the purified liquid collected in the receiving flask during distillation called?

• The residue

• The still bottom

• The distillate

• The concentrate

What is the boiling point of pure water?

• 0 Celsius

• 50 Celsius

• 70 Celsius

• 100 Celsius

A student is separating salty water using simple distillation. What would they expect to find at point Y?

• salt

• liquid water

• ice

• salt solution

A student is separating salty water using simple distillation. What would they expect to find at point X?

• salt

• liquid water

• gas water

• salt solution