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Fractional Distillation
Chemical vs Physical Changes
• Molecular structure changes
• Molecules DON’T disappear they are rearranged to form a new compound
• EX. Combustion
• Molecular structure remains the same
• Ex. Evaporation Condensation
Chemical Changes Physical Changes
Fractional Distillation
• Using heat to separate any mixture into its various components
Fractional Distillation of Crude
• Separates the mixture of crude oil into various hydrocarbons
How does it work?
• Crude oil is pumped in from storage vats.
• Crude oil enters furnace and is heated. • Hydrocarbons separate at various temps.
Fractions evaporate/condense at different boiling points based on size of hydrocarbon
Fractions are placed in separate containers and further refined if needed
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Why is there a perpetual flame at the top of the distillation
tower?
What types of products do we use daily that are made from
crude oil?
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