Innovating Science™ Small Group Learning: Fractional Distillation

In this activity, students will complete a fractional distillation experiment to simulate the fractionation of crude oil.

Supplier:  Aldon Corporation IS2521SGL

Catalog No. S40729

Description

Crude oil is a complex mixture of many useful hydrocarbons such as gasoline, kerosene, butane, and motor oil. In order to be of use, these hydrocarbons must first be separated from each other.

• Topics such as boiling and condensation points, conservation of matter, and forces between molecules are covered as they factor into how a distillation is performed.
• Kit contains enough material for 5 groups
• Teacher's Manual and Student Study Guide copymasters are included
• Aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
• Disciplinary Core Ideas: PS1A; PS1B
• Performance Expectations: HS-PS1-3; HS-PS1-5; HS-PS1-7
• Cross Cutting Concepts: Patterns; Energy and Matter; Scientific Knowledge Assumes an Order and Consistency in Natural Systems
• Engineering Practices: Planning and Carrying Out Investigations; Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions; Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking

Specifications

• Certifications/Compliance: Next Gen Aligned
• Color: White
• Age: 13 to 20
• Includes: 150 mL Simulated Crude Oil, 5 Rubber Stoppers, 10 Disposable Cups, 5 pieces Tubing
• Quantity: 1

• Product Type: Education Kit
• Grade: 7 to 14
• For Use With (Application): Chemistry
• Material: Cardboard Box Kit
• Dimensions (L x W x H): 9 x 6 x 4 in.

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