Saltwater
Explanation:
* Saltwater is a homogeneous mixture of salt (NaCl) dissolved in water (H₂O).
* Distillation relies on the difference in boiling points between the components of a mixture.
* Water has a significantly lower boiling point (100°C) than salt (which doesn't melt until 801°C).
* When heated, the water will evaporate and turn into steam, leaving the salt behind.
* The steam is then condensed back into liquid water, resulting in the separation of the two components.
Other examples:
* Ethanol and water: Ethanol has a lower boiling point than water.
* Crude oil: Distillation is used to separate crude oil into different fractions based on their boiling points, such as gasoline, kerosene, and diesel.
* Vinegar: Vinegar is a mixture of acetic acid and water. Acetic acid has a lower boiling point than water.
Note: Distillation is effective for separating mixtures where the components have significantly different boiling points. It is not suitable for mixtures with components that have similar boiling points.
