Practical: Seperation Flashcards
1
Q
What does separation remove
A
Water soluble impurities
2
Q
Method
A
Pour mixture into separating funnel Add water Shake funnel Allow to settle- organic and aqueous layer will be separate layers Open tap and run out of of the layers
3
Q
What does immiscible mean
A
The layers don’t mix
4
Q
Why does the organic product need to be dried
A
Contains trace amounts of water
5
Q
How do u dry an organic compound
A
Add anhydrous salt (mgSO4 or CaCl2)
Filter mixture to remove solid drying agent
6
Q
What is a drying agent
A
Binds to water to become hydrated
7
Q
What are 2 drying agents
A
CaCl2
MgSO4
