Fractional Distillation Column

This diagram covers Fractional Distillation Column within Crude Oil for GCSE Chemistry. Topic 37: Crude Oil It is section 2 of 13 in this topic. Focus on the labels, the relationships between parts, and the explanation that turns the diagram into an exam-ready answer.

📐 Fractional Distillation Column

Figure 1: The fractionating column has a temperature gradient. Small molecules with low boiling points rise to the top; large molecules condense near the bottom.