What physical property of air allows it's components to be industrually separated?

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i.e. Separation of oxygen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide and argon from the air.

2007-03-17 17:31:58 · 3 answers · asked by Lalala 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

their freezing points...

2007-03-17 17:41:57 · answer #1 · answered by Brewmaster 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋

They each have different boiling points, which means they can all be separated each at different temperatures

2007-03-17 20:22:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

You can compress it until it forms a liquid. Once liquified, it can be cracked like any other liquid (still).

2007-03-17 17:42:47 · answer #3 · answered by Bernard B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋