Separation Techniques

Grade 8β€’45 minutesβ€’IGCSE Chemistry

Learning Objective

I can explain the processes of filtration, simple distillation, and fractional distillation, including the properties that allow them to separate different substances.

Practice Questions

This lesson includes 12 practice questions to reinforce learning.

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1. What is the role of the condenser in a simple distillation apparatus?

2. Why is it important to monitor the temperature inside the flask during simple distillation?

3. Simple distillation is effective at separating a liquid from a solution. What property of the liquid allows this separation to occur?

...and 9 more questions

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GCSE Chemistry - Fractional Distillation and Simple Distillation

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