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Distillation 1
Distillation 1
Distillation 1
7. Which type of distillation is used for separating components with very close boiling points?
o A) Simple distillation
o B) Fractional distillation
o C) Steam distillation
o D) Vacuum distillation
o Correct Answer: B
8. Which type of distillation involves the use of a vacuum to lower boiling points?
o A) Simple distillation
o B) Fractional distillation
o C) Steam distillation
o D) Vacuum distillation
o Correct Answer: D
9. Steam distillation is particularly useful for:
o A) High boiling point substances
o B) Temperature-sensitive compounds
o C) Salts
o D) Metals
o Correct Answer: B
22. What is the primary advantage of steam distillation over simple distillation?
o A) It requires less energy
o B) It allows distillation at lower temperatures
o C) It is faster
o D) It produces purer products
o Correct Answer: B
23. In extractive distillation, a third component called a solvent is added to:
o A) Increase the boiling point of the mixture
o B) Decrease the boiling point of the mixture
o C) Enhance the separation of components
o D) Change the color of the mixture
o Correct Answer: C
24. Molecular distillation is a type of distillation used for:
o A) High molecular weight substances
o B) Low molecular weight substances
o C) Metals
o D) Gases
o Correct Answer: A
25. A common problem in distillation where the vapor does not fully condense is called:
o A) Flooding
o B) Foaming
o C) Weeping
o D) Partial condensation
o Correct Answer: D
26. Flooding in a distillation column can be caused by:
o A) Too high a reflux ratio
o B) Too low a reflux ratio
o C) Insufficient heating
o D) Too much cooling
o Correct Answer: A
27. Weeping in a distillation column refers to:
o A) Liquid flowing back down the column
o B) Vapor rising too quickly
o C) Liquid droplets being carried up the column
o D) Excessive condensation in the column
o Correct Answer: A
34. When distilling an ethanol-water mixture, which component will distill first?
o A) Ethanol
o B) Water
o C) Both at the same rate
o D) Neither
o Correct Answer: A
35. In a laboratory, simple distillation is typically used to:
o A) Separate azeotropic mixtures
o B) Purify solvents
o C) Create new compounds
o D) Measure boiling points
o Correct Answer: B
36. A common solvent distilled for reuse in laboratories is:
o A) Acetone
o B) Chloroform
o C) Hexane
o D) All of the above
o Correct Answer: D
43. Which compound is typically removed from crude oil first during distillation?
o A) Gasoline
o B) Kerosene
o C) Diesel
o D) Bitumen
o Correct Answer: A
44. The term "head" in distillation refers to:
o A) The first fraction collected
o B) The last fraction collected
o C) The middle fraction collected
o D) The residue left in the flask
o Correct Answer: A
45. Which of the following does not affect the efficiency of a distillation column?
o A) Column diameter
o B) Column height
o C) Ambient temperature
o D) Packing material
o Correct Answer: C
46. During distillation, what happens when the heating rate is too high?
o A) Better separation
o B) More impurities in distillate
o C) Lower temperature
o D) No change in distillation rate
o Correct Answer: B
47. Reflux in a distillation process refers to:
o A) The condensed liquid that is returned to the column
o B) The vapor that rises up the column
o C) The liquid collected at the bottom of the column
o D) The gas emitted from the column
o Correct Answer: A
48. In industrial distillation, a sieve tray is used to:
o A) Separate solid impurities
o B) Increase contact between liquid and vapor
o C) Reduce column pressure
o D) Measure liquid flow
o Correct Answer: B
62. In designing a distillation column, the height of the column is primarily determined by:
o A) The diameter of the column
o B) The number of theoretical plates required
o C) The type of condenser used
o D) The feed composition
o Correct Answer: B
63. What is the purpose of a reboiler in a distillation column?
o A) To cool the vapor
o B) To heat the bottom liquid
o C) To condense the distillate
o D) To remove impurities
o Correct Answer: B
64. The term "downcomer" in a distillation column refers to:
o A) The pathway for vapor to rise
o B) The pathway for liquid to descend
o C) The condenser connection
o D) The feed inlet
o Correct Answer: B
65. Which type of distillation column packing provides the largest surface area for vapor-liquid
contact?
o A) Random packing
o B) Structured packing
o C) Plate trays
o D) Sieve trays
o Correct Answer: B
66. According to the Gibbs phase rule, for a binary distillation with two phases in equilibrium, the
degrees of freedom are:
o A) 1
o B) 2
o C) 3
o D) 0
o Correct Answer: B
67. The Kremser equation is used to determine:
o A) The number of stages in absorption
o B) The boiling point elevation
o C) The efficiency of distillation
o D) The reflux ratio
o Correct Answer: A
68. The term "dew point" in the context of distillation refers to:
o A) The temperature at which vapor begins to condense
o B) The temperature at which liquid begins to boil
o C) The pressure at which liquid vaporizes
o D) The point where the mixture is in liquid form
o Correct Answer: A
74. Which component in a distillation apparatus provides thermal energy to the system?
o A) Condenser
o B) Distillation flask
o C) Heating mantle
o D) Fractionating column
o Correct Answer: C
75. The primary function of a distillation column is to:
o A) Provide a large surface area for vapor-liquid equilibrium
o B) Increase the pressure of the vapor
o C) Decrease the temperature of the liquid
o D) Mix the components thoroughly
o Correct Answer: A
80. In the context of essential oil extraction, which plant material is commonly used in steam
distillation?
o A) Lavender
o B) Cactus
o C) Oak
o D) Grass
o Correct Answer: A
81. Distillation columns in the chemical industry are sometimes operated at pressures higher than
atmospheric to:
o A) Increase the boiling points of the components
o B) Decrease the boiling points of the components
o C) Speed up the distillation process
o D) Reduce the risk of fire
o Correct Answer: A
82. Which distillation method is typically used for purifying heat-sensitive organic compounds?
o A) Simple distillation
o B) Fractional distillation
o C) Steam distillation
o D) Molecular distillation
o Correct Answer: D
83. The concept of "ideal plates" in distillation was first introduced by:
o A) Raoult
o B) Fenske
o C) McCabe and Thiele
o D) Murphree
o Correct Answer: C
84. Which of the following describes an azeotropic mixture?
o A) A mixture with a constant boiling point
o B) A mixture with varying boiling points
o C) A mixture that can be easily separated by distillation
o D) A mixture that solidifies upon cooling
o Correct Answer: A
85. During distillation, the rate of distillation can be controlled by adjusting the:
o A) Condenser temperature
o B) Heating rate
o C) Column height
o D) Distillate collection rate
o Correct Answer: B
86. In batch distillation, the composition of the distillate:
o A) Remains constant
o B) Changes over time
o C) Is always the same as the feed
o D) Is not affected by reflux ratio
o Correct Answer: B
87. In a laboratory setting, which piece of glassware is typically used to heat the mixture in
distillation?
o A) Beaker
o B) Erlenmeyer flask
o C) Round-bottom flask
o D) Test tube
o Correct Answer: C
88. To ensure smooth boiling during distillation, which material is often added to the distillation
flask?
o A) Boiling chips
o B) Stirring rods
o C) Thermometers
o D) Reflux rings
o Correct Answer: A
89. In industrial distillation, tray columns are preferred over packed columns when:
o A) Large diameters are required
o B) Low pressure drop is needed
o C) Corrosive materials are processed
o D) High efficiency is not necessary
o Correct Answer: A
90. A disadvantage of using a packed column for distillation is:
o A) Higher pressure drop
o B) Higher cost for small diameters
o C) Less efficient separation
o D) Difficulty in handling high throughputs
o Correct Answer: D
Correct Answer: B