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Paper 3: Required practical 5 - Distillation of a reaction product
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#1
Front (Question)
What equipment is used for distillation?
Back (Answer)
• Semi-micro distillation apparatus • Quickfit apparatus (pear shaped flask, liebeg condenser, still head, stopper, receiver adaptor, thermometer and collectrion vessel)
#2
Front (Question)
Why are anti-bumping granules used in distillation?
Back (Answer)
To allow smooth boiling - preventing bubbles caused by vapour to cause upwards splashing in the flask
#3
Front (Question)
How do you isolate a liquid product?
Back (Answer)
• Use a separating funnel to isolate the organic layer from the aqueous layer • Shake the flask • Allow the layers to separate • Open the tep and run off one layer into a separate container