Question: 5 . If the distribution coefficient of a solute between an organic solvent and water is 1 0 , and the initial amount of solute

5. If the distribution coefficient of a solute between an organic solvent and water is 10, and the initial amount of solute in water is 50 grams, how much solute ends up in the organic solvent?
6. In a batch extraction process, the solvent can hold up to 60 grams of solute per liter. If 300 mL of solvent is used, what is the maximum amount of solute that can be dissolved?
7. For a continuous contact extraction operation that runs for 3 hours with a solvent flow rate of 150 mL/min, what is the total volume of solvent used?
8. A ternary mixture consists of 25% component A,25% component B, and the rest component C. What is the percentage of component C in the mixture?

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