extraction Flashcards
most likely, which layer will be on top and bottom
the organic layer is usually on top
the aqueous phase is usually on the bottom
what is the main case where organic layer is more dense than aqueous layer
chlorinated solvents tend to be more dense than water
EX: dichloromethane or chloroform
what is the main physical property that makes extraction (specifically the separation into different layers) possible
differences in solubility
how does solubility come into play in extraction
compounds are altered so they become soluble in either the organic or aqueous phase. They move into different phases in order to isolate compounds away from others.
what is the main chemical property that makes acid-base extraction possible
pH level
why is pH level important in acid-base extraction
when a strong acid is added to the impure mixture, it will only react with the compounds that can be protonated. same is true vice versa
what are compounds commonly converted into if we want them to travel into the aqueous layer
a salt
extraction is a technique used to…
separate a compound from its reaction mixture