How to Separate Petrol from Liquid Paraffin Using Distillation

Learn the effective method of separating petrol from liquid paraffin through distillation in this informative video.

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To separate a mixture of petrol and liquid paraffin, use distillation. Petrol has a lower boiling point than paraffin, so by gradually heating the mixture, petrol will evaporate and can be condensed back into liquid form, leaving paraffin behind in the original container.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is distillation and how is it used? Distillation is a separation process that relies on differences in boiling points to separate components in a mixture.
  2. Why is petrol separated from paraffin? Petrol is separated from paraffin for fuel extraction and to utilize their distinct properties in various applications.
  3. Can distillation be used for other mixtures? Yes, distillation can be used to separate various liquid mixtures based on their boiling point differences.

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