ESSENTIAL OIL

CERTIFICATION:
Quiz: Distillation

1. Protecting the integrity of essential oils and their aromatic compounds

requires careful attention to _____________.
a) Pressure
b) Temperature
c) Time
d) All of the above

2. True or false: Distillation involves a physical separation of compounds rather

than a chemical reaction to protect the intricate profile of the essential oil.
a) True
b) False

3. The ideal temperature for steam distillation falls between ____________.

a) 140 °F and 212 °F
b) 60 °F and 140 °F
c) 200 °F and 260 °F
d) 165 °F and 235 °F

4. During steam distillation, water and essential oil separate because ________.
a) The separator spins them in a centrifuge
b) A solvent is used
c) Lipid-soluble molecules don’t dissolve in water
d) All of the above

5. Leftover water after steam distillation is called ______.

a) Lipophilic water
b) Hydrosol
c) Electrolyte water
d) Steam water

6. True or false: Hydrodistillation is similar to steam distillation, except the

plant material comes in direct contact with water.
a) True
b) False