Questions
Question 1
A mixture of two miscible liquids K and M with close boiling points is separated using the apparatus shown in the figure below.

Part a
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Label the parts indicated S, T and U.
Part b
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State the purpose of the fractionating column packed with glass beads.
Part c
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Explain why fractional distillation is preferred to simple distillation for separating K and M.
Part d
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K has the lower boiling point. Predict which component (K or M) is collected first and justify your answer.
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