(40) GCSE Chemistry Revision "Simple Distillation"

Simple Distillation

A physical separation technique used to separate a dissolved solid from a liquid while keeping the liquid.

Aqueous Solution

A solution in which water is the solvent.

Evaporation

The process of turning liquid into vapor, used in simple distillation to separate components.

Condensation

The process of turning vapor back into liquid, which occurs in the condenser during simple distillation.

Condenser

An apparatus that cools vapor to condense it back into liquid in the process of distillation.

Bunsen Burner

A common heat source used for heating solutions in the laboratory.

Heated Solution

A mixture of liquid and dissolved solids that undergoes evaporation in simple distillation.

Thermometer

An instrument used to measure temperature, utilized in monitoring the vapor temperature during distillation.

What is the purpose of simple distillation?

To separate a dissolved solid from a liquid while retaining the liquid.

What is a drawback of simple distillation when producing drinking water?

It requires a great deal of energy, so it is not commonly used for this purpose.