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Distribution Law

CHAPTER OBJECTIVES

The process of extraction is more efficient if the solvent is used in a number of small portions than in one whole lot. Thus, multiple extractions are preferred over simple extraction.

10.1 INTRODUCTION

It is a matter of common knowledge that when a solute (solid or liquid) is added to a mixture of two immiscible liquids, in both of which it is soluble; it distributes itself between the two liquids in such a way that the ratio of their ...

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