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In distillation, will it work if water enters from the top of the condenser
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User: In distillation, will it work if water enters from the top of the condenser

Weegy: nope
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User: why won't it work?

Weegy: If water enters from the bottom of the condenser, it will always be completely filled with cold water which ensures efficient cooling. During distillation, vapors are formed in the heated distillation flask. [ The condenser cools these vapors condensing them back to liquid droplets that flow down the condenser into the receiver flask. A completely filled condenser provides maximum cooling therefore allowing for maximum recovery of the purified liquid during distillation. ]



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In distillation, for proper operation and effective condensation, it is generally preferred for coolants, such as water, to enter from the bottom of the condenser and flow upward. This counterflow arrangement allows for efficient heat transfer and condensation of vapors, ensuring optimal separation and collection of desired components in the distillate.

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