Question

What is the difference in the apparatus used for distillation and fractional distillation?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Fractional distillation uses a complex apparatus with a fractionating column which is long tube packed with metal wire, metal ribbon or glass beads that give extra condensing surfaces, allowing the liquid to vaporize and condense at every minute change reduce in temperature.

Simple Distillation includes a simple apparatus with a flask to contain the mixture, a condenser and a flask to collect purified components.

Answer 2

The only difference in apparatus between simple and fractional distillation methods is the use of a fractionating column used during fractional distillation. The fractionating column is placed directly above the boiling flask as shown below.