Question

Hi! Based off the the 5 questions in the beginning can you please help me with question 6

What is distillation, and how is it possible that it separates two (or more) liquid compounds from each other? What is the difference between simple and fractional distillation? Our distillation experiment replicated what is used in the beverage industry to produce high concentration alcoholic spirits. Why can't high alcohol contents be produced by yeast fermentation alone? Why must distillation be used? Distillation is used in one other major industry that impacts the entire world. Describe how it is used in this industry Personal Values: Alcohol (ethanol) is produced in nature by yeast enzymes, but is classified as a drug because of its effects on the human body. What are your views on the production, consumption, and legality of alcohol in society? If you have discussed my proposed questions and still have space remaining, you may include any other interesting topics on distillation of your choosing

Answer 1

An interesting topic on distillation is one that occurs regularly in our nature without any intervention from us it is solar distillation. As the name suggests solar heat energy heats up the sea water so water gets vaporized and slowly raise to higher and higher atmospheric layers. After enough water evaporated they form clouds and travel in higher atmospheres as they hit cooler surfaces they start to condense and form water droplets and eventually fall down as rain. This water is pure meaning has no salts or minerals in them hence ready to drink. This process is natural desalination of sea water by nature via distillation. This kind of distillated water makes up the most of fresh water rivers we use to meet all our daily water needs.