Question: In a laboratory, silica ( SiO 2 ) nanoparticles ( 5 0 0 nm ) were synthesized in aqueous solution. The total massof the solution

In a laboratory, silica (SiO2) nanoparticles (500 nm) were synthesized in aqueous solution. The total massof the solution (F) was 100 g, with the concentration of 30% SiO2. Research intern uses the centrifuge toseparate the SiO2 nanoparticles from the water. After centrifugation, the concentrated SiO2 solution wascollected as a product (P) and the rest of the feed was removed as a waste (W). Molar ratio between SiO2 andwater in the product is 4 to 1. The waste stream contains 5% SiO2 nanoparticles.

Step by Step Solution

There are 3 Steps involved in it

1 Expert Approved Answer
Step: 1 Unlock blur-text-image
Question Has Been Solved by an Expert!

Get step-by-step solutions from verified subject matter experts

Step: 2 Unlock
Step: 3 Unlock

Students Have Also Explored These Related Chemical Engineering Questions!