Question

A 1000 kg of a 20% by wt mixture of acetone in water is separated by multistage batch distillation. The top product (distillate) contains 95% by wt. acetone and the still contains 2% acetone. Calculate the weight of distillate

Answer 1

Answer:

190 kgs

Step-by-step explanation:

From the 1000kg mixture :

The weight of Acetone is :

20/100 × 1000 = 200 kgs

The distillate = 95% of Acetone :

This equals :

95/100 × 200 = 190 kgs

= 190 kgs

Answer 2

Answer:

190 kgs

Step-by-step explanation:

From the 1000kg mixture :

The weight of Acetone is :

20/100 × 1000 = 200 kgs

The distillate = 95% of Acetone :

This equals :

95/100 × 200 = 190 kgs

= 190 kgs