Separating a Mixture Using Distillation

For our science experiment, we are about to distillate a coke. We used to used coke instead of water and salt. Look at my observations below.

Separating a Mixture Using Distillation

Aim:  To separate a solute from a solvent in a solution using distillation.

Method:  

1. Set up the equipment as shown in the diagram.

2. Add approximately 50 mL of water and a few drops of food colouring to your conical flask.

3. Light your Bunsen burner. Open the air hole and gently push the Bunsen burner under the tripod. 

4. Heat the solution until most of the solvent has been evaporated. Turn off your Bunsen burner.

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Discussion:

- Boiling / Evaporating
- Condensing
- Distillation
- Solvent
- Solution
- Solute

Observations:  The solution boils and steam can be observed moring up the conical flask. The coke drops form in the delivery tube and run into the beaker.

1.  Name and describe the process occurring time.

    ( a )  conical flask     -     evaporation

    ( b )  delivery tube     -     condensation