CH-510
Separation and purification
Chemistry · Secondary 3 · Medium · Separation and purification
In steam distillation of lavender oil, steam is passed through flower petals and the vapours are condensed. Which statement best explains why this method is used instead of heating the petals directly?
- Steam distillation increases the boiling point of water.
- Steam distillation prevents decomposition of the oil.
- Steam distillation removes all water from the oil.
- Steam distillation makes the oil completely soluble in water.
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