Question

Explain the process of fractional distillation (include cracking)

Answer 1

The difference between fractional distillation and cracking is that fractional distillation involves the separation of compounds through distillation according to their boiling points whereas cracking involves the breakdown of large molecules into smaller molecules

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Fractional distillation is the separation of a mixture into its component parts, or fractions. Chemical compounds are separated by heating them to a temperature at which one or more fractions of the mixture will vaporize. It uses distillation to fractionate

it is the separation of a liquid mixture into fractions differing in boiling point (and hence chemical composition) by means of distillation, typically using a fractionating column.

cracking allows large hydrocarbon molecules to be broken down into smaller, more useful hydrocarbon molecules. Fractions containing large hydrocarbon molecules are heated to vaporise them. They are then either: heated to 600-700°C.

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