Distillation Setup Lab
Separate two liquids by boiling point in a virtual distillation apparatus.
Flask temperature20 °C
Ethanol in flask0%
Collected0 mL
Ethanol in distillate–
StatusOff
What you can learn
- The liquid with the lower boiling point vaporises first.
- The vapour is cooled in the condenser and collected as distillate.
- The thermometer stays near the boiling point of the component that is currently boiling.
Frequently asked questions
How does distillation separate two liquids?
By heating the mixture until the lower-boiling liquid turns to vapour, then cooling that vapour back to a liquid in a separate container.
What is the difference between simple and fractional distillation?
Fractional distillation adds a column that repeatedly condenses and re-evaporates, so liquids with close boiling points can be separated better.