5 Questions
What is the process in which a compound transfers from one solvent to another owing to the difference in solubility or distribution coefficient between these two immiscible solvents?
Solvent extraction
What are immiscible liquids?
Immiscible liquids are ones that cannot get mixed up together and separate into layers when shaken together.
What is the method of quantitative separation of compounds?
Solvent extraction
What advantages does solvent extraction have over distillation?
Low energy consumption, large production capacity, fast action, easy continuous operation, and ease of automation.
What is the relation between distribution coefficient and distribution ratio?
Relation between Distribution coefficient and distribution ratio exists.
Test your knowledge of solvent extraction principles, including the distribution coefficient, factors affecting solvent extraction, batch and countercurrent extraction, and its applications. This quiz covers the fundamental concepts and numerical problems related to solvent extraction.
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