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Cambridge IGCSE chemistry

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  1. States of matter
    States of matter
    3 Topics
  2. Changing state
    5 Topics
  3. Diffusion
    4 Topics
  4. Experimental techniques
    Taking measurements
    4 Topics
  5. Separation and purification
    4 Topics
  6. Chromatography
    2 Topics
Cambridge IGCSE chemistry Separation and purification Simple distillation
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Simple distillation

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 Simple distillation is used for separating out a liquid from a solution 

  • The solution is heated. The part of the solution that has the lowest boiling point evaporates

  • The vapour is then cooled, condenses and is collected

  • The rest of the solution is left behind in the flask