Question

Explain the process of separation of air

Answer 1

Fractional distillation of liquid air. You need to be able to explain how nitrogen and oxygen are obtained from the air. You will recall that about 78% of the air is nitrogen and 21% is oxygen. These two gases can be separated by fractional distillation of liquid air.

Answer 2

 An air separation plant separates atmospheric air into its primary components, typically nitrogen and oxygen, and sometimes also argon and other rare inert gases.