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What is the principle behind solvent extraction?
Extremely basic
What is one of the main applications of solvent extraction?
Separating two different mixtures from one and another
What is the benefit of using solvent extraction?
It is very helpful in daily life
What is the result of solvent extraction?
Forming two layers of solution
What is the importance of solvent extraction?
It is an important technique in chemical analysis
What is the purpose of solvent extraction?
To separate a solute from a solution
What is the principle behind solvent extraction?
The distribution and partition law
Who invented the technique of solvent extraction?
Franz Ritter Von Soxhlet
What is the name of the law that states a solute will distribute itself between two immiscible liquids in a constant ratio of concentration?
The distribution and partition law
What is another name for solvent extraction?
Liquid-liquid extraction
In which industries is solvent extraction commonly used?
Food, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, ore processing and wastage management
What is the main purpose of solvent extraction in the food industry?
To extract oil from seeds and nuts
Why is benzoic acid insoluble in water?
Because it is soluble in diethyl ether
What is the role of 1 molar sodium hydroxide in the procedure?
To react with benzoic acid to form sodium benzoate
What is the purpose of mixing the contents of the separatory funnel for 30 seconds?
To react sodium hydroxide with benzoic acid
What is the result of adding 30 milliliter of 1 molar sodium hydroxide to the mixture?
The separation of the organic and aqueous layers
What is the composition of the top layer after separation?
Organic layer with 2-methoxycynaphthalene
Test your understanding of solvent extraction, a separation technique used to separate a solute from a solution. Learn how to distinguish between two immiscible liquids and grasp the principle behind this method.
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