Definitions
- Referring to the process of separating a mixture into its individual components based on their physical or chemical properties. - Describing the act of dividing something into smaller parts or portions. - Talking about the process of breaking down a substance into smaller pieces or fractions.
- Referring to the process of separating a mixture into its individual components based on their boiling points or molecular weights. - Describing the act of dividing something into smaller, more specific parts or categories. - Talking about the process of purifying a substance by separating it into its different components.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words involve the concept of dividing something into smaller parts.
- 2Both words are commonly used in scientific and technical contexts.
- 3Both words can refer to a process that separates a mixture into its individual components.
What is the difference?
- 1Method: Fractioning typically refers to a process of separation based on physical or chemical properties, while fractionation involves separation based on boiling points or molecular weights.
- 2Purpose: Fractioning can be used to break down a substance into smaller pieces or portions, while fractionation is often used to purify a substance by separating it into its different components.
- 3Scope: Fractioning can be used in a broader range of contexts, while fractionation is more specific to the field of chemistry and related sciences.
- 4Usage: Fractioning is less commonly used than fractionation in technical contexts.
Remember this!
Fractioning and fractionation are both related to the concept of dividing something into smaller parts. However, fractioning typically refers to a process of separation based on physical or chemical properties, while fractionation involves separation based on boiling points or molecular weights. Additionally, fractioning can be used to break down a substance into smaller pieces or portions, while fractionation is often used to purify a substance by separating it into its different components.
