* Physical Changes: Distillation relies on differences in boiling points, a physical property. The process involves heating a solution, causing the component with the lower boiling point to vaporize. This vapor is then collected and condensed back into a liquid, effectively separating it from the original solution.
* Dissolved Substances: Distillation can separate dissolved substances, even if they are very well mixed. For example, salt dissolved in water can be separated by distillation. The water boils and evaporates, leaving the salt behind.
Important Note: While distillation can separate many dissolved substances, it's not always the most efficient or effective method. The effectiveness depends on the specific substances involved and their boiling point differences.
