Evaporation vs Distillation: Explained

6 Difference Between Evaporation and Distillation

The main difference between evaporation and distillation is the process of separating a substance from a mixture. 

S.NO.	Evaporation	Distillation
1.	Evaporation is the process of separating a substance from a mixture by vaporizing it.	Distillation is the process of separating a substance from a mixture by vaporizing it and then condensing it.
2.	Evaporation occurs at the surface of a liquid.	Distillation occurs in a separate container or vessel.
3.	Evaporation occurs at the boiling point of the substance.	Distillation occurs at the boiling point of the substance and the temperature of the condensing surface.
4.	Evaporation is a physical process.	Distillation is a chemical process.
5.	Evaporation is used to separate a substance from a mixture by vaporizing it.	Distillation is used to purify a substance by removing impurities.
6.	Evaporation is typically used to remove water from a solution.	Distillation is used to separate a variety of substances, such as alcohol from water or essential oils from plant materials.

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