Question: 1 . If the distribution coefficient ( K ) for a solute between water and an organic solvent is 4 , how much solute will

1. If the distribution coefficient (K) for a solute between water and an organic solvent is 4, how much solute will be in the organic layer compared to the water layer?
2. A batch extraction process uses 100 mL of solvent to extract a solute from 200 mL of feed. What is the solvent to feed ratio?
3. In a ternary phase diagram, if two components A and B are present in equal amounts (50%), what is the percentage of component C?
4. A counter-current extraction process with 3 stages achieves a solute recovery of 90% in the first stage, 80% in the second stage, and 70% in the third stage. What is the overall recovery percentage?

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