The diagram below shows a set-up of apparatus used to separate miscible liquids. (a) Name the parts labelled A and B (b) State the function of...

The diagram below shows a set-up of apparatus used to separate miscible liquids.

(a) Name the parts labelled A and B
(b) State the function of the part labeled A.
(c) State the property of the mixture that makes it suitable to be separated by the
method above.

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a) A- Fractionating column
B- Liebigs condenser
(b) Increase the surface area for cooling
(C) The fractions have different boiling points

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sharon kalunda answered the question on May 22, 2019 at 05:52

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