Which of the following statements is true about the distillation process? A) It is a separation process that relies on the difference in boiling points of the components in a mixture. B) It is a chemical reaction that breaks down the components of a mixture into their individual elements. C) It is a mechanical process that crushes and separates the components of a mixture based on their physical properties. D) It is a filtration process that separates the components of a mixture based on their size and shape.