>i've always been told the only dumb question is the one not asked

Don't believe everything that you are told.

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Conclusion /nm./: the place where you got tired of thinking.

Use of whatever it is should be self evident. The question you ask is not very descriptive of the equipment which boggles you and so it is difficult to answer

This thread should be locked.

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Conclusion /nm./: the place where you got tired of thinking.

Your people skills need work, as well as your searching and reading skills, here's some links for your lazy self, don't expect anyone to do this again:

https://www.thevespiary.org/rhodium/Rhodium/chemistry/equipment/pictures/distillation_big.jpg

http://orgchem.colorado.edu/hndbksupport/dist/distsetup/distsetup.html

http://www.wfu.edu/%7Ekingsb/Chem221Lab/skills/skills.htm

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If you open your eyes instead of your mouth, you might find out something  

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You'll catch more flies with honey than vinegar