1. Simple distillation should be carried out slowly enough so that superheating of the vapor is avoided. What are the consequences of superheating?

2. What is an effective way of preventing irregular ebullition or bumping of the mixture during distillation?

3. What is the danger of a too rigidly clamped distillation apparatus?

4. What is the effect of a very rapid rate of distillation on the purity of the distilled liquid?

5. The position of the thermometer should be adjusted so that the bulb is approximately level with the adapter sidearm connected to the condenser. Explain the effect on the observed temperature reading if the bulb is placed

a. below the adapter sidearm b. above the adapter sidearm

6. What are the advantages of simple distillation over other types of distillation?

7. Cite some important applications of fractional and steam distillation.