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Monday 22 June 2020

Science distillation experiment


  Distillation is the scientific experiment used to show to process of condensation.

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

Equipment: A solution of saltwater, Conical flask, heatproof mat, a delivery tube and bung, Bunsen burner, Tripod, gauze mat, retort sand, boss head and clamp, a boiling tube and Cola

Method:
1. set up the equipment as shown in the diagram
2. add approximately 50mL of saltwater to your conical flask
3. Light your Bunsen burner. Open the air hole an 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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