Question

1]alchohol is mixed with water.write briefly about the separation of the components.
2]how does the process of decantation differ from filtration?

Answer 1

1.As the alchohol mixes with water, they mixes completely and it is tough to separate the alchohol from water.In that case a process called fractional distillation is used.To perform this process we have to take the solution
of alchohol and water in a distillation flask attached with a condenser and give heat.As the temperature rises, the alchohol which is more volatile would evaporate quickly and the vapour of alchohol is passed by the condenser in order to bring it into its liquid form.After condensation is done, we can find the pure alchohol which is separated from the solution.