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Distillation Worksheet
Distillation Worksheet
1.
____________________is a physical process used to separate a solvent from a solute based upon differences
in boiling point. The process of distillation involves the e_________________and c___________________of a
liquid. For example, in sea water there is a large difference between the _______________points of the
dissolved salts (solute / solvent) and the water (solute / solvent).Pure water can be obtained from sea water by
the process of distillation. The sea water is evaporated leaving the salt behind and the ___________is recovered
by condensation.
3. Why do you have to connect the condensation tube to cool water in the distillation process? Explain.
4. After the distillation process, in which container does the salt remain? Explain why
5. After the distillation process, is it possible to drink the water collected in the beaker?