For liquid-liquid extraction lab. Why it is important to shake and vent the separatory funnel during the extraction process? And why it is important to remove the stopper after the first extraction is done?
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Shaking the separatory funnel during the extraction process is important because it increases the contact area between the two immiscible liquids, allowing for a more efficient transfer of the solute from one liquid phase to another. This ensures that the desired Show more…
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