Title: Distillation of Methylene Chloride and Toluene
by Tarika Arjune
Experiment performed: September 23rd, 2021
Report Due: October 14th, 2021
Abstract:
We performed a distillation on a mixture of Methylene Chloride and Toluene in order to
separate and purify the two liquids. We separated the liquids by using their boiling points where
Methylene Chloride has a boiling point of 39.6 degrees Celsius while Toluene has a boiling point
of 111 degrees Celsius. The solution was boiled until the Methylene Chloride passed its boiling
point and vaporized then the vapor cooled and condensed into droplets which separated the two
liquids thus purifying them. At the end of the experiment, we were able to collect 20 mL of
distillate and successfully purify the two liquids by using their boiling points.
Objective: The purpose of this lab was to observe the separation of two liquids by boiling,
vaporizing, and condensing to purify a mixture.
Introduction:
Distillation is a common method used for purifying liquids by using their boiling points.
Simple distillation is used to purify a liquid mixture by separating one liquid from another liquid
that has a different boiling point. Simple distillation involves the boiling of the mixture until it
turns into vapors that travel to be cooled and condensed into droplets which are collected into a
collection flask. A pure liquid has one constant boiling point so a change in boiling point
