Question

What is an azeotrope? 2. Under what conditions is it better to perform a steam distillation (instead of, say, a simple distillation)? 3. During a steam distillation, how can you tell if the organic compound is still coming over (i.e., still being distilled)? 4. For this experiment, at the end of the steam distillation, the receiving flask should contain two layers of liquid. What is the chemical identity of these two liquids? 5. What is the purpose of adding 10% sodium carbonate solution to the distillate if it is acidic to litmus?

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

1.)azeotrope is a mixture of two or more liquid components under constant boiling, it has a constant mole fraction composition of present component which can be homogeneous or heterogeneous.

2.)the condition which it's best performed when there's liquids that is non-volatile which boils higher than other liquids with at least 26 degrees .

steam azentropic distillation

3.During a steam distillation, How to know if the organic compound is still coming over is when you see the solution becoming cloudy or when there is existence of two layers.

4.)The end of the steam distillation, the receiving flask should contain two layers of liquid, and the chemical identity of these two liquids most contain

A.) Layers that are mostly water H2O

B.) Layers that are mostly products

5.)What is the purpose of adding 10% sodium carbonate solution to the distillate if it is acidic to litmus is to neutralize the distillate.