Q.8 You are given a mixture of alcohol and water. Explain the process to separate it into its constituents. Draw
a labelled diagram of the technique used.
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The process of separating alcohol and water is as follows :
• Take the mixture in a distillation flask
• Fit it with a thermometers.
• Arrangement of the apparatus is done as shown in the below given figure.
• Heat the mixture slowly keeping a close watch at the thermometer.
• The alcohol vapourises, condenses in the condenser and can be collected from the condenser outlet.
• Water is left behind in the distillation flask
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