Question

What is the difference between simple and fractional distillation.​

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Simple distillation

• Simple distillation is used to separate liquids with boiling point gaps of at least 50 degrees.
• A simple apparatus with a flask to contain the mixture, a condenser and a flask to collect purified components is used.
• This is a one run process.
• This can be used to separate a solvent from a solute.
• This is used to purify sea water.

Fractional Distillation

• Fractional distillation is used to separate liquids with closer boiling points.
•  Fractional distillation uses a complex apparatus with a fractionating column.
• The process has to be repeated several times to get the pure components.
• This cannot be used to separate a solvent from a solute.
•  This is used in crude oil refining.