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Condensing Tube

Key Stage 3

Meaning

The liebig condenser in this diagram is being used to condense water.

A condensing tube is a glass tube held at a low temperature used to condense a gas into a liquid.

About Condensing Tubes

A Leibig Condenser is a type of condensing tube which uses water to keep the tube cool enough to condense water vapour into liquid water.
Condensing tubes are used in distillation experiments.

Key Stage 4

Meaning

A condensing tube is a glass tube held at a low temperature used to condense a gas into a liquid.

About Condensing Tubes

A Leibig Condenser is a type of condensing tube which uses water to keep the tube cool enough to condense water vapour into liquid water.
Condensing tubes are used in distillation experiments.