Chemistry GCSE
Separation by distillation
What Separation by distillation means in Chemistry GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Separation by distillation
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The water is heated to boiling, the vapour is cooled and condensed, leaving dissolved salts behind in the original container.
Topics that use Separation by distillation
- Potable water (AQA GCSE)
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