Separation Techniques
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Objective
I can explain the processes of filtration, simple distillation, and fractional distillation, including the properties that allow them to separate different substances.
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Practice
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What is the role of the condenser in a simple distillation apparatus?
Why is it important to monitor the temperature inside the flask during simple distillation?
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Exit ticket
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“Explain how simple distillation is used to separate a liquid from a solution, including the property that allows the separation to occur. Explain how fractional distillation is used to separate a mixture of liquids with different boiling points, including the property that allows the separation to occur. Describe one key difference in the apparatus setup between simple distillation and fractional distillation, and explain how this difference helps to separate different substances.”
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