Lesson: Fractional Distillation of Air Chemistry

In this lesson, we will learn how to describe the properties of gases in air and describe their separation by low-temperature fractional distillation.

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Q1:

Which component of air has the highest bond energy?

Q2:

Which of the following is a common application of both nitrogen and argon?

Q3:

How many of the five most abundant components of air do not form liquids when cooled at 1 atm pressure?